Todd County

SD · Pop. 45,820 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Todd County is a suburban county in SD with a population of approximately 45,820.

$/Acre: $1,168

Property Tax: 1.28%

Growing Season: 133 days

Broadband: 62%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 63.6/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.28%

Local Sales Tax1.21%

Combined Sales Tax5.41%

Cost of Living Index85

Median Household Income$42,846

Poverty Rate8.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,168

Median Home Price$277K

Acres for Sale4110

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season133 days

Annual Rainfall22.3 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low6°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,758 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado6/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)198 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K567

Property Crime /100K641

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response39 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital11.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage62%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City32 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby40%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.2%

Ag EconomyModerate