South Dakota · Off-grid & homestead potential

Hamlin County

68BoltScore / 100
#37 of 66 in South Dakota

Hamlin County is a strong bolthole (68/100). Its strengths are low natural-disaster risk and strong economic & personal freedom (77% Republican). The trade-offs: a short, cold growing season (43°F avg).

How Hamlin County scores

Hazard Safety90
Freedom84
Food36
Isolation70
Sovereignty73
Water64
Affordability58
$342kTypical home
1.1%Property tax
$5,101Land / acre
25.3"Annual rain
4.9% of yrsSevere drought
82 miNearest metro
12.7People / sq mi
12%Federal land
43°FAvg temp

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Living off-grid in Hamlin County, South Dakota

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

Hamlin County is a strong bolthole (68/100). Its strengths: low natural-disaster risk and strong economic & personal freedom (77% Republican). Watch-outs: a short, cold growing season (43°F avg).

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

Land in Hamlin County runs about $5,101 per acre, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in Hamlin County?

Hamlin County gets about 25.3" of rain a year, with severe drought in roughly 4.9% of years.

How remote is Hamlin County?

The nearest major metro is about 82 miles away, and population density is 12.7 people per square mile.

How Hamlin compares in South Dakota

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