Yankton County

SD · Pop. 162,280 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Yankton County is a mixed county in SD with a population of approximately 162,280.

$/Acre: $2,176

Property Tax: 1.28%

Growing Season: 142 days

Broadband: 43%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 102.6/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.28%

Local Sales Tax1.86%

Combined Sales Tax6.06%

Cost of Living Index96.7

Median Household Income$54,566

Poverty Rate19.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,176

Median Home Price$290K

Acres for Sale2268

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season142 days

Annual Rainfall24.9 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low-2°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,538 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado6/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)292 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K380

Property Crime /100K390

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response30 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital26.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage43%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City58 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby32%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.1%

Ag EconomyWeak