Ziebach County

SD · Pop. 80,500 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Ziebach County is a suburban county in SD with a population of approximately 80,500.

$/Acre: $1,447

Property Tax: 1.28%

Growing Season: 145 days

Broadband: 81%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 61.3/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.28%

Local Sales Tax0.52%

Combined Sales Tax4.72%

Cost of Living Index94.8

Median Household Income$38,060

Poverty Rate20.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,447

Median Home Price$279K

Acres for Sale1041

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season145 days

Annual Rainfall18.4 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low2°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,935 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado5/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)138 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K426

Property Crime /100K457

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response37 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage81%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City37 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby30%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.8%

Ag EconomyModerate