Moody County

SD · Pop. 129,919 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Moody County is a suburban county in SD with a population of approximately 129,919.

$/Acre: $2,573
Property Tax: 1.28%
Growing Season: 138 days
Broadband: 85%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 98.1/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.28%
Local Sales Tax1.77%
Combined Sales Tax5.97%
Cost of Living Index90
Median Household Income$73,315
Poverty Rate13.5%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,573
Median Home Price$355K
Acres for Sale1115
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7
Growing Season138 days
Annual Rainfall24 inches
Avg Summer High82°F
Avg Winter Low-4°F
Soil TypeSandy
Soil Quality6/10
Elevation2,512 ft
Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10
Wildfire3/10
Tornado6/10
Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)214 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4.4
Wind Potential7/10
Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceSome
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K540
Property Crime /100K677
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response48 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital12.6 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage85%
Cell CoverageGood
Starlink Available
Nearest Town8 miles
Nearest City30 miles
School District6/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby11%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.5%
Ag EconomyModerate