McPherson County

SD · Pop. 139,183 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

McPherson County is a mixed county in SD with a population of approximately 139,183.

$/Acre: $2,613

Property Tax: 1.28%

Growing Season: 143 days

Broadband: 47%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 118.3/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.28%

Local Sales Tax0.38%

Combined Sales Tax4.58%

Cost of Living Index84.7

Median Household Income$52,635

Poverty Rate19.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,613

Median Home Price$249K

Acres for Sale4819

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season143 days

Annual Rainfall18.9 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low6°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,231 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado3/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)346 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K536

Property Crime /100K698

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response48 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital43.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage47%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town20 miles

Nearest City56 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby50%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.7%

Ag EconomyWeak