Walworth County

SD · Pop. 108,998 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Walworth County is a mixed county in SD with a population of approximately 108,998.

$/Acre: $4,688
Property Tax: 1.28%
Growing Season: 146 days
Broadband: 56%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 193.9/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.28%
Local Sales Tax1.32%
Combined Sales Tax5.52%
Cost of Living Index99.1
Median Household Income$89,402
Poverty Rate15.4%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,688
Median Home Price$341K
Acres for Sale4397
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeNo Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9
Growing Season146 days
Annual Rainfall20.7 inches
Avg Summer High84°F
Avg Winter Low-4°F
Soil TypeLoam
Soil Quality9/10
Elevation3,826 ft
Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10
Wildfire3/10
Tornado6/10
Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)265 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)5
Wind Potential7/10
Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K342
Property Crime /100K210
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response40 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21.8 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage56%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town12 miles
Nearest City55 miles
School District6/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby36%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.6%
Ag EconomyWeak