The state of South Dakota is located in the northern part of the Midwestern region of the United States. South Dakota got its name from the Lakota and Dakota Sioux Native American tribes that had dominated the territory. The name ‘Dakota’ actually means ‘allies.’ In modern times, what South Dakota is arguably most known for is Mount Rushmore, a 6,200-foot mountainside sculpture that pays homage to four of the most memorable presidents in the history of the United States: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt.
South Dakota has a climate that’s continental; there’s four distinct seasons in the state. While the summers are generally hot and semi-humid, the winters can get very cold. Agriculture has historically been one of the biggest economic drivers in the state, though durable-goods manufacturing has currently developed into the state’s top economic provider. Another one of the largest sources of income for the state is through tourism.
South Dakota features a horse population of over 120,000, which on its own is nothing to sneeze at. However, when you take into account that South Dakota has a population size of around 850,000, the state actually comes in as having the second highest amount of horses per person, trailing only Wyoming. With the state’s high percentage of horses and the beautiful, open landscapes, horse farms in South Dakota make for a terrific investment.
If you’re in search of horse properties or horse farms in South Dakota, we urge you to take a look at our listing of South Dakota properties. Please feel free to contact us or get in touch with one of our real estate agents if you have any questions or comments. We hope to hear from you soon!
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