Pennington County

SD · Pop. 147,714 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Pennington County is a suburban county in SD with a population of approximately 147,714.

$/Acre: $1,945

Property Tax: 1.28%

Growing Season: 134 days

Broadband: 89%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 93/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.28%

Local Sales Tax0.31%

Combined Sales Tax4.51%

Cost of Living Index89.6

Median Household Income$61,600

Poverty Rate9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,945

Median Home Price$208K

Acres for Sale71

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season134 days

Annual Rainfall22.4 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low2°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation4,003 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)346 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K521

Property Crime /100K621

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response27 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage89%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City25 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby59%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.6%

Ag EconomyModerate