McCook County, South Dakota Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for South Dakota. Population: 1,814.
The median annual property tax in McCook County is $2,133, which is 19% higher than the South Dakota state average and 11% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.98% on a median home value of $217,300. Property taxes represent 2.6% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$2,133
+19% vs State
+11% vs US
Median Home Value
$217,300
+30% vs State
+3% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.98%
-10% vs State
+3% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,232
$186/mo
Without Mortgage
$2,034
$170/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 | $2,133 +10.7% | 0.98% |
| 2022 | $1,927 +9.0% | 1.04% |
| 2021 | $1,768 +5.3% | 1.08% |
| 2020 | $1,679 +5.9% | 1.10% |
| 2019 | $1,586 | 1.15% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.6%
of median household income
Median Income
$80,847
per year
Monthly Tax
$178
per month
Other Counties in South Dakota
Hand County
Tax: $1,373/yr Rate: 0.90%
Union County
Tax: $2,997/yr Rate: 1.11%
Walworth County
Tax: $1,866/yr Rate: 1.44%
Oglala Lakota County
Tax: $199/yr Rate: 0.44%
Corson County
Tax: $987/yr Rate: 1.34%
Clay County
Tax: $2,879/yr Rate: 1.30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in McCook County, South Dakota? ▼
The median annual property tax in McCook County is $2,133 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.98% on a median home value of $217,300.
How does McCook County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in McCook County are 11% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.98% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in McCook County? ▼
In McCook County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,232 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $2,034. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in McCook County? ▼
Property taxes in McCook County represent approximately 2.6% of the median household income of $80,847. 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.