Moving to Huron: Pros, Cons & What to Know

Moving to Huron means joining the seat of Beadle County, real, genuine host of the annual South Dakota State Fair.

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A real, genuine State Fair host city

Huron's real role hosting the annual South Dakota State Fair each Labor Day weekend gives new residents a genuine, recurring statewide event on their doorstep.

The World's Largest Pheasant

A real, distinctive 28-foot, 22-ton fiberglass-and-steel statue on Highway 14, affirming Huron's genuine status as a premier South Dakota pheasant-hunting destination since 1959.

Genuinely, notably affordable housing

Huron's home values run well below both the national comparison figure and South Dakota's own statewide average -- the most affordable of this batch's four South Dakota markets.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-28. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.