South Dakota · Off-grid & homestead potential

Hyde County

76BoltScore / 100
#5 of 66 in South Dakota

Hyde County is a strong bolthole (76/100). Its strengths are deep isolation — 153 mi to the nearest city and low natural-disaster risk. The trade-offs: a short, cold growing season (44.6°F avg).

How Hyde County scores

Hazard Safety94
Freedom85
Food32
Isolation100
Sovereignty85
Water44
Affordability93
—Typical home
1.2%Property tax
$2,117Land / acre
21.1"Annual rain
9% of yrsSevere drought
153 miNearest metro
1.4People / sq mi
25.9%Federal land
44.6°FAvg temp

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Living off-grid in Hyde County, South Dakota

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

Hyde County is a strong bolthole (76/100). Its strengths: deep isolation — 153 mi to the nearest city and low natural-disaster risk. Watch-outs: a short, cold growing season (44.6°F avg).

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

Land in Hyde County runs about $2,117 per acre, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in Hyde County?

Hyde County gets about 21.1" of rain a year, with severe drought in roughly 9% of years.

How remote is Hyde County?

The nearest major metro is about 153 miles away, and population density is 1.4 people per square mile.

How Hyde compares in South Dakota

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