South Dakota · Off-grid & homestead potential

Campbell County

73BoltScore / 100
#14 of 66 in South Dakota

Campbell County is a strong bolthole (73/100). Its strengths are deep isolation — 170 mi to the nearest city and low natural-disaster risk. The trade-offs: a short, cold growing season (43.3°F avg) and modest rainfall (19″/yr).

How Campbell County scores

Hazard Safety96
Freedom87
Food28
Isolation100
Sovereignty74
Water39
Affordability85
$208kTypical home
1.4%Property tax
$2,316Land / acre
19"Annual rain
11.6% of yrsSevere drought
170 miNearest metro
1.8People / sq mi
29%Federal land
43.3°FAvg temp

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Living off-grid in Campbell County, South Dakota

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

Campbell County is a strong bolthole (73/100). Its strengths: deep isolation — 170 mi to the nearest city and low natural-disaster risk. Watch-outs: a short, cold growing season (43.3°F avg) and modest rainfall (19″/yr).

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

Land in Campbell County runs about $2,316 per acre, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in Campbell County?

Campbell County gets about 19" of rain a year, with severe drought in roughly 11.6% of years.

How remote is Campbell County?

The nearest major metro is about 170 miles away, and population density is 1.8 people per square mile.

How Campbell compares in South Dakota

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