Lincoln County, South Dakota Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for South Dakota. Population: 19,180.
The median annual property tax in Lincoln County is $3,822, which is 114% higher than the South Dakota state average and 99% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.18% on a median home value of $323,500. Property taxes represent 4.0% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$3,822
+114% vs State
+99% vs US
Median Home Value
$323,500
+94% vs State
+53% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.18%
+8% vs State
+24% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$3,851
$321/mo
Without Mortgage
$3,715
$310/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 | $3,822 +4.7% | 1.18% |
| 2022 | $3,651 +7.2% | 1.25% |
| 2021 | $3,406 +6.1% | 1.37% |
| 2020 | $3,210 +3.5% | 1.34% |
| 2019 | $3,102 | 1.36% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
4.0%
of median household income
Median Income
$96,552
per year
Monthly Tax
$319
per month
Other Counties in South Dakota
Bon Homme County
Tax: $1,499/yr Rate: 1.25%
Butte County
Tax: $2,197/yr Rate: 1.06%
Pennington County
Tax: $3,049/yr Rate: 1.13%
Grant County
Tax: $1,527/yr Rate: 0.85%
Dewey County
Tax: $1,009/yr Rate: 1.34%
Meade County
Tax: $2,840/yr Rate: 1.03%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Lincoln County, South Dakota? ▼
The median annual property tax in Lincoln County is $3,822 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.18% on a median home value of $323,500.
How does Lincoln County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Lincoln County are 99% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.18% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Lincoln County? ▼
In Lincoln County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $3,851 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $3,715. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Lincoln County? ▼
Property taxes in Lincoln County represent approximately 4.0% of the median household income of $96,552. 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.