Sully County

SD · Pop. 76,907 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Sully County is a suburban county in SD with a population of approximately 76,907.

$/Acre: $1,562
Property Tax: 1.28%
Growing Season: 129 days
Broadband: 88%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 60.2/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.28%
Local Sales Tax1.6%
Combined Sales Tax5.8%
Cost of Living Index93.6
Median Household Income$54,982
Poverty Rate19.2%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,562
Median Home Price$231K
Acres for Sale2277
Building CodeFull IRC
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6
Growing Season129 days
Annual Rainfall23.6 inches
Avg Summer High86°F
Avg Winter Low-1°F
Soil TypeClay
Soil Quality8/10
Elevation2,272 ft
Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10
Wildfire5/10
Tornado4/10
Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)106 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4.2
Wind Potential7/10
Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceSome
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K633
Property Crime /100K627
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response16 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital15.7 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage88%
Cell CoverageGood
Starlink Available
Nearest Town7 miles
Nearest City26 miles
School District5/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby44%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.6%
Ag EconomyModerate