Brown County, South Dakota Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for South Dakota. Population: 10,753.
The median annual property tax in Brown County is $2,553, which is 43% higher than the South Dakota state average and 33% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.20% on a median home value of $212,900. Property taxes represent 3.6% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$2,553
+43% vs State
+33% vs US
Median Home Value
$212,900
+28% vs State
+1% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.20%
+10% vs State
+26% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,663
$222/mo
Without Mortgage
$2,365
$197/mo
Homeowners with a mortgage typically own higher-valued properties, which can result in higher tax bills.
Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,553 +2.2% | 1.20% |
| 2022 | $2,498 +9.7% | 1.25% |
| 2021 | $2,277 -0.5% | 1.33% |
| 2020 | $2,288 +4.0% | 1.34% |
| 2019 | $2,199 | 1.32% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
3.6%
of median household income
Median Income
$70,239
per year
Monthly Tax
$213
per month
Other Counties in South Dakota
Brookings County
Tax: $2,795/yr Rate: 1.13%
Beadle County
Tax: $1,879/yr Rate: 1.05%
Mellette County
Tax: $963/yr Rate: 1.53%
Campbell County
Tax: $1,266/yr Rate: 1.44%
Davison County
Tax: $2,361/yr Rate: 1.24%
Buffalo County
Tax: $843/yr Rate: 0.78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Brown County, South Dakota? ▼
The median annual property tax in Brown County is $2,553 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.20% on a median home value of $212,900.
How does Brown County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Brown County are 33% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.20% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Brown County? ▼
In Brown County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,663 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $2,365. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Brown County? ▼
Property taxes in Brown County represent approximately 3.6% of the median household income of $70,239. The national benchmark is generally 2-4% of household income.
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Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Property tax data reflects median amounts paid by homeowners. Effective rates are calculated as median tax divided by median home value.