Buffalo County, South Dakota Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for South Dakota. Population: 261.
The median annual property tax in Buffalo County is $843, which is 53% lower than the South Dakota state average and 56% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.78% on a median home value of $108,000. Property taxes represent 1.8% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$843
-53% vs State
-56% vs US
Median Home Value
$108,000
-35% vs State
-49% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.78%
-28% vs State
-18% vs US
Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $843 +46.4% | 0.78% |
| 2022 | $576 -11.4% | 0.55% |
| 2021 | $650 | 0.74% |
| 2020 | N/A | N/A |
| 2019 | $625 | 1.28% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.8%
of median household income
Median Income
$47,000
per year
Monthly Tax
$70
per month
Other Counties in South Dakota
Hanson County
Tax: $1,973/yr Rate: 1.03%
Ziebach County
Tax: $595/yr Rate: 0.59%
Fall River County
Tax: $1,876/yr Rate: 1.06%
Grant County
Tax: $1,527/yr Rate: 0.85%
Lake County
Tax: $2,463/yr Rate: 1.07%
Deuel County
Tax: $1,477/yr Rate: 0.82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Buffalo County, South Dakota? ▼
The median annual property tax in Buffalo County is $843 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.78% on a median home value of $108,000.
How does Buffalo County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Buffalo County are 56% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.78% compares to 0.95% nationally.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Buffalo County? ▼
Property taxes in Buffalo County represent approximately 1.8% of the median household income of $47,000. 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.