Spink County

SD · Pop. 17,055 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Spink County is a suburban county in SD with a population of approximately 17,055.

$/Acre: $695

Property Tax: 1.28%

Growing Season: 125 days

Broadband: 86%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 28.2/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.28%

Local Sales Tax0.57%

Combined Sales Tax4.77%

Cost of Living Index95

Median Household Income$43,140

Poverty Rate22.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$695

Median Home Price$139K

Acres for Sale1056

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season125 days

Annual Rainfall18.5 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low7°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,952 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)361 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

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 /100K379

Property Crime /100K288

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response43 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital12.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage86%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City27 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby43%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.2%

Ag EconomyModerate