CallataGuidesBusiness phone system for landscaping services in South Dakota
376 landscaping services operated in South Dakota in 2023. Where they are, how big their teams are, and what phone service costs them.
- Establishments
- 376CBP 2023
- Employees
- 1,460mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 40.7U.S. 34.7
- State rank
- 47th of 51by count
Landscaping services in South Dakota by the numbers
The Census Bureau counted 376 landscaping services in South Dakota in its 2023 County Business Patterns (NAICS 561730). They employed 1,460 people in mid-March and reported $73.1 million in annual payroll. That is the 47th highest count among the 51 states and DC with published figures. Landscaping services make up 1.3% of the 29,106 business establishments in the state.
Per 100,000 residents (2024 estimate) South Dakota has 40.7 landscaping services, 17.2% above the national rate of 34.7. The average establishment has 3.9 employees against 6.8 nationally. Payroll per employee is $50,038, 2.4% below the U.S. figure of $51,286.
| Measure | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 376 | 117,969 |
| Mid-March employees | 1,460 | 802,899 |
| Annual payroll | $73,055,000 | $41,177,464,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 3.9 | 6.8 |
| Payroll per employee | $50,038 | $51,286 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 40.7 | 34.7 |
Census County Business Patterns 2023 (mid-March employment; annual payroll). Employees and payroll flagged high-noise are shown but not used in the text. Residents: Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
South Dakota's largest markets for landscaping services
Census published landscaping company counts for 11 metro or micropolitan areas that include part of South Dakota. The largest is Sioux Falls, SD-MN, with 127 establishments (a multi-state area; its count covers every state it spans). Single-state metro and micropolitan areas account for 50% of the statewide total; the rest are outside any published area or in areas Census suppressed.
| Area | Establishments | Employees | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | 127 | 759 | 41.2 |
| Rapid City, SD | 78 | 287 | 49.9 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | 61 | 178 | 41.8 |
| Watertown, SD | 23 | 49 | 78.6 |
| Aberdeen, SD | 20 | 70 | 48.2 |
| Spearfish, SD | 19 | — | 66.0 |
| Brookings, SD | 15 | 85 | 41.3 |
| Mitchell, SD | 9 | — | 34.9 |
| Huron, SD | 9 | — | 46.3 |
| Yankton, SD | 8 | — | 34.0 |
| Pierre, SD | 7 | 8 | 34.1 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023; population from Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Team sizes at landscaping services in South Dakota
76.9% of South Dakota's landscaping services with employees had fewer than five people in March 2023, compared with 70.6% nationally. 90.2% had fewer than ten. At that size the phone is shared, so routing (who rings, when, and what happens after hours) matters more than the number of desk phones.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 289 | 76.9% | 70.6% |
| 5–9 employees | 50 | 13.3% | 14.4% |
| 10–19 employees | 27 | 7.2% | 8.0% |
| 20–49 employees | 7 | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| 50 or more employees | 3 | 0.8% | 2.0% |
Employment-size classes count establishments by mid-March 2023 employment. Establishments with no March employees are excluded from the size classes, so shares are of establishments with employees. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Why the phone matters for landscaping services in South Dakota
Landscapers are outdoors all day and take calls about new service, schedule changes and seasonal work. A missed call in spring can be a lost season-long customer. That holds for landscaping services in South Dakota as much as anywhere.
Typical inbound and outbound calls for landscaping services in South Dakota:
- A homeowner calls for weekly mowing service.
- A property manager calls about a commercial contract.
- A customer calls about spring cleanup.
What landscaping services text about
Landscapers text service-day reminders and weather delays.
Texting from a local number in South Dakota requires carrier registration (10DLC), a one-time $49 fee on Callata.
Callata vs. per-seat pricing for landscaping services in South Dakota
Landscaping services in South Dakota average 3.9 employees, so the comparison uses a 4-person team. Per-seat business phone plans bill every one of those people. At month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026, 4 users on RingCentral RingEX Core cost $120.00 a month and 4 on Ooma Office Pro cost $99.80. Callata comes to $99.00 a month for 4 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
Over a year, that is $252 less than RingCentral for a landscaping company in South Dakota of that size. Annual contracts lower some competitors' prices, so compare the plan you would actually sign.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $99.00 | $1,188.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $76.00 | $912.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $92.00 | $1,104.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $99.80 | $1,197.60 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $108.00 | $1,296.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $120.00 | $1,440.00 |
Competitor prices are each vendor's published month-to-month list price per user for its lowest plan that includes business calling and texting, checked September 28, 2026: Quo Starter $19, Nextiva Core $23, Ooma Office Pro $24.95 (Essentials excludes texting; one-time $29.95 activation not included), Dialpad Standard $27, RingCentral RingEX Core $30 ($20 billed annually). Prices exclude taxes and fees and may change; annual contracts lower some competitors' prices.
Area codes in South Dakota
South Dakota has 1 geographic area code in service according to NANPA. Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a landscaping company can hold a number in more than one of them.
| Area code | Exchanges | Time zone | In service since | Overlay with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 605 | 745 | Central and Mountain | 1947 | none |
Exchanges are NANPA-assigned central office codes (NPA-NXX) in the rate centers matched to the area's named places. Source: NANPA utilized code and NPA reports.
How Callata works for landscaping services in South Dakota
Callata Office costs $99 per month for up to 5 people, and each additional user is $20 a month. That covers up to 3 local numbers, calling from a browser or your cell, transcribed voicemail, recorded calls with AI summaries, after-hours routing and E911 on each number.
Porting a number you already use in South Dakota is free, and business texting is available once the carrier registration (10DLC) is approved; the registration carries a one-time $49 fee. Which specific numbers are open in a given area code depends on carrier inventory at the time you sign up.
AI agents are optional: an AI receptionist or scheduler can pick up when the team is busy or closed, take a message, send a text or email, or transfer the call. They draw on prepaid AI minutes ($0.25/minute), disclose that they are AI, and outbound AI calls require prior consent and are limited to 8am–9pm.
Frequently asked questions
How many landscaping services are in South Dakota?
376 in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns. They employed 1,460 people in mid-March.
Which South Dakota metro area has the most landscaping services?
Sioux Falls, SD-MN, with 127 establishments in 2023.
What does a phone system cost a 4-person landscaping company?
$120.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core or $99.80 on Ooma Office Pro at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026); $99.00 on Callata ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user).
Do I need to register to text customers from a South Dakota number?
Yes. US carriers require business texting from local numbers to be registered (10DLC). On Callata the registration is a one-time $49 fee, and texting turns on once it is approved.