Union County

SD · Pop. 83,453 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Union County is a suburban county in SD with a population of approximately 83,453.

$/Acre: $1,808

Property Tax: 1.28%

Growing Season: 148 days

Broadband: 90%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 68.6/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.28%

Local Sales Tax1.91%

Combined Sales Tax6.11%

Cost of Living Index90.1

Median Household Income$66,537

Poverty Rate17.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,808

Median Home Price$164K

Acres for Sale1685

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season148 days

Annual Rainfall19 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low3°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,758 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)108 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K490

Property Crime /100K396

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response30 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital13.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage90%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City29 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby37%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.5%

Ag EconomyModerate