Sanborn County

SD · Pop. 78,037 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Sanborn County is a suburban county in SD with a population of approximately 78,037.

$/Acre: $1,122

Property Tax: 1.28%

Growing Season: 127 days

Broadband: 84%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 60/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, 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 Index96.7

Median Household Income$85,603

Poverty Rate21.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,122

Median Home Price$250K

Acres for Sale2418

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season127 days

Annual Rainfall23.9 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low8°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation4,177 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado5/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)295 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K585

Property Crime /100K373

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response46 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital10.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage84%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City37 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby11%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.5%

Ag EconomyModerate