Lyman County

SD · Pop. 80,704 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Lyman County is a suburban county in SD with a population of approximately 80,704.

$/Acre: $1,694

Property Tax: 1.28%

Growing Season: 142 days

Broadband: 68%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 70.7/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.28%

Local Sales Tax0.68%

Combined Sales Tax4.88%

Cost of Living Index87.6

Median Household Income$88,876

Poverty Rate14.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,694

Median Home Price$291K

Acres for Sale4

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season142 days

Annual Rainfall25.4 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low-2°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,917 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)176 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K593

Property Crime /100K400

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response19 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage68%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City39 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby23%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6%

Ag EconomyModerate