Turner County

SD · Pop. 145,692 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Turner County is a suburban county in SD with a population of approximately 145,692.

$/Acre: $2,186

Property Tax: 1.28%

Growing Season: 142 days

Broadband: 63%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 88.2/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.28%

Local Sales Tax0.87%

Combined Sales Tax5.07%

Cost of Living Index96.7

Median Household Income$44,591

Poverty Rate21%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,186

Median Home Price$365K

Acres for Sale3379

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season142 days

Annual Rainfall22 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low0°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,670 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado6/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)140 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K555

Property Crime /100K432

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response16 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage63%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City27 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby59%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.2%

Ag EconomyModerate