Marshall County

SD · Pop. 133,464 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Marshall County is a suburban county in SD with a population of approximately 133,464.

$/Acre: $2,257

Property Tax: 1.28%

Growing Season: 137 days

Broadband: 86%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 98.4/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.28%

Local Sales Tax0.55%

Combined Sales Tax4.75%

Cost of Living Index92

Median Household Income$70,386

Poverty Rate12.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,257

Median Home Price$181K

Acres for Sale4242

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season137 days

Annual Rainfall20.6 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low-1°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,391 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado6/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)366 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K586

Property Crime /100K505

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response35 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital13.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage86%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City21 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby31%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.8%

Ag EconomyModerate