Jones County, South Dakota Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for South Dakota. Population: 261.
The median annual property tax in Jones County is $1,357, which is 24% lower than the South Dakota state average and 29% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.16% on a median home value of $117,100. Property taxes represent 2.1% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,357
-24% vs State
-29% vs US
Median Home Value
$117,100
-30% vs State
-45% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.16%
+6% vs State
+22% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,607
$134/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,155
$96/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 | $1,357 +50.8% | 1.16% |
| 2022 | $900 +3.0% | 0.91% |
| 2021 | $874 +8.4% | 1.09% |
| 2020 | $806 +22.3% | 0.95% |
| 2019 | $659 | 0.85% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.1%
of median household income
Median Income
$64,688
per year
Monthly Tax
$113
per month
Other Counties in South Dakota
Potter County
Tax: $1,663/yr Rate: 1.37%
Meade County
Tax: $2,840/yr Rate: 1.03%
Aurora County
Tax: $1,393/yr Rate: 1.08%
Hamlin County
Tax: $2,264/yr Rate: 1.09%
Haakon County
Tax: $1,297/yr Rate: 0.85%
Custer County
Tax: $2,549/yr Rate: 0.78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Jones County, South Dakota? ▼
The median annual property tax in Jones County is $1,357 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.16% on a median home value of $117,100.
How does Jones County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Jones County are 29% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.16% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Jones County? ▼
In Jones County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,607 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,155. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Jones County? ▼
Property taxes in Jones County represent approximately 2.1% of the median household income of $64,688. 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.