Tripp County

SD · Pop. 193,454 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Tripp County is a mixed county in SD with a population of approximately 193,454.

$/Acre: $3,860

Property Tax: 1.28%

Growing Season: 131 days

Broadband: 36%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 164.2/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.28%

Local Sales Tax0.93%

Combined Sales Tax5.13%

Cost of Living Index90

Median Household Income$74,036

Poverty Rate13.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,860

Median Home Price$344K

Acres for Sale603

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season131 days

Annual Rainfall18.2 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low-3°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,080 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)384 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K440

Property Crime /100K265

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response16 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital37.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage36%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City62 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby51%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.6%

Ag EconomyWeak