Miner County

SD · Pop. 178,101 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Miner County is a mixed county in SD with a population of approximately 178,101.

$/Acre: $6,144

Property Tax: 1.28%

Growing Season: 124 days

Broadband: 76%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 446.4/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.28%

Local Sales Tax1.09%

Combined Sales Tax5.29%

Cost of Living Index98.7

Median Household Income$46,088

Poverty Rate17.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,144

Median Home Price$404K

Acres for Sale2594

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season124 days

Annual Rainfall20 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low-5°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,699 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)133 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K513

Property Crime /100K672

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response10 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital48.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage76%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City57 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby38%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.4%

Ag EconomyWeak