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