McCook County

SD · Pop. 118,056 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

McCook County is a mixed county in SD with a population of approximately 118,056.

$/Acre: $2,433

Property Tax: 1.28%

Growing Season: 144 days

Broadband: 77%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 107.6/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.28%

Local Sales Tax1.65%

Combined Sales Tax5.85%

Cost of Living Index89.3

Median Household Income$76,658

Poverty Rate18.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,433

Median Home Price$214K

Acres for Sale3603

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season144 days

Annual Rainfall23.2 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low8°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation4,023 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)264 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K498

Property Crime /100K503

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response33 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital39.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage77%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City64 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby59%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.7%

Ag EconomyWeak