Potter County

SD · Pop. 187,876 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Potter County is a mixed county in SD with a population of approximately 187,876.

$/Acre: $3,947

Property Tax: 1.28%

Growing Season: 142 days

Broadband: 62%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 170.8/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.28%

Local Sales Tax0.18%

Combined Sales Tax4.38%

Cost of Living Index98.2

Median Household Income$52,395

Poverty Rate22.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,947

Median Home Price$382K

Acres for Sale1769

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season142 days

Annual Rainfall20.4 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low0°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,757 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado3/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)302 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K627

Property Crime /100K468

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response22 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital28.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage62%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City64 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby55%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.4%

Ag EconomyWeak