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