South Dakota · Off-grid & homestead potential

Clark County

72BoltScore / 100
#20 of 66 in South Dakota

Clark County is a strong bolthole (72/100). Its strengths are low natural-disaster risk and deep isolation — 111 mi to the nearest city. The trade-offs: a short, cold growing season (43.4°F avg).

How Clark County scores

Hazard Safety96
Freedom82
Food35
Isolation83
Sovereignty83
Water51
Affordability74
$212kTypical home
1%Property tax
$4,741Land / acre
24.1"Annual rain
2.7% of yrsSevere drought
111 miNearest metro
4.1People / sq mi
30.5%Federal land
43.4°FAvg temp

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Living off-grid in Clark County, South Dakota

Is Clark County a good place to live off-grid or homestead?

Clark County is a strong bolthole (72/100). Its strengths: low natural-disaster risk and deep isolation — 111 mi to the nearest city. Watch-outs: a short, cold growing season (43.4°F avg).

How much does land cost in Clark County, South Dakota?

Land in Clark County runs about $4,741 per acre, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in Clark County?

Clark County gets about 24.1" of rain a year, with severe drought in roughly 2.7% of years.

How remote is Clark County?

The nearest major metro is about 111 miles away, and population density is 4.1 people per square mile.

How Clark compares in South Dakota

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