Minnehaha County

SD · Pop. 147,791 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Minnehaha County is a mixed county in SD with a population of approximately 147,791.

$/Acre: $4,239

Property Tax: 1.28%

Growing Season: 132 days

Broadband: 50%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 175.7/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.28%

Local Sales Tax0.4%

Combined Sales Tax4.6%

Cost of Living Index92.3

Median Household Income$48,636

Poverty Rate17.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,239

Median Home Price$432K

Acres for Sale1947

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season132 days

Annual Rainfall16.5 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low3°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,188 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)292 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K664

Property Crime /100K684

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response32 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital41.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage50%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City51 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby41%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.6%

Ag EconomyWeak