Perkins County

SD · Pop. 123,726 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Perkins County is a suburban county in SD with a population of approximately 123,726.

$/Acre: $1,580

Property Tax: 1.28%

Growing Season: 130 days

Broadband: 85%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 86.4/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.28%

Local Sales Tax0.72%

Combined Sales Tax4.92%

Cost of Living Index98.6

Median Household Income$62,068

Poverty Rate14.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,580

Median Home Price$310K

Acres for Sale2861

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season130 days

Annual Rainfall16.6 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low9°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,879 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)174 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K623

Property Crime /100K806

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response47 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage85%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City23 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby26%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.1%

Ag EconomyModerate