Stanley County

SD · Pop. 100,230 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Stanley County is a mixed county in SD with a population of approximately 100,230.

$/Acre: $5,464

Property Tax: 1.28%

Growing Season: 124 days

Broadband: 50%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 265.2/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.28%

Local Sales Tax0.24%

Combined Sales Tax4.44%

Cost of Living Index89.9

Median Household Income$48,603

Poverty Rate13.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,464

Median Home Price$407K

Acres for Sale3527

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season124 days

Annual Rainfall16.2 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low5°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,848 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)376 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K441

Property Crime /100K598

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response40 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital34.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage50%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City48 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby8%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.8%

Ag EconomyWeak