Land Watch – South Dakota – Land For Sale

LandWatch recently had $1 billion of South Dakota land listings and rural property for sale. With thousands of properties and rural land for sale in the state, this covers a combined 80,311 acres of land for sale in the state. The average price of South Dakota farms, ranches and other land parcels for sale is $478,251. South Dakota’s agricultural economy is dominated by crop production, with top products including corn, soybeans, and wheat.

The state is also a leading producer of cattle and hogs, and its favorable climate and soil also support the production of sunflowers and other crops. Agriculture is a significant contributor to the state’s economy, generating billions of dollars in revenue annually. The state has been ranked among the ten best states for retirees by Kiplinger. In terms of landmass, South Dakota is the country’s 17th-largest state, covering an area of 77,121 square miles (49 million acres). Game species to be found on land for sale in South Dakota include mule deer, turkey, whitetail deer, pheasant, ducks, grouse, geese, and elk. Fishermen have their pick of trout, pike, and walleye.

South Dakota is known for its vast and varied hunting opportunities. It has over 5 million acres of public land, including national forests, state parks, and wildlife refuges, offering hunting for game species such as deer, turkey, pheasant, grouse, and waterfowl. The state also has many private hunting lodges and outfitters catering to hunters.