Statewide · Property tax · ACS 2024
South Dakota Property Taxes
The average South Dakota homeowner pays $2,724 a year at an effective rate of 1.06%. That bill is 37% above the U.S. median bill. Compare 66 counties below.
- $2,724
- Avg median tax
- 1.06%
- Effective rate
- #18 of 51
- U.S. rank (burden)
- 66
- Counties
South Dakota homeowners pay a median of $2,724 a year in property tax, an effective rate of 1.06%, the 18th-highest burden of 51 U.S. jurisdictions (50 states and DC).
According to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2024), the median South Dakota homeowner pays $2,724 a year on a home worth $257,400, an effective rate of 1.06%. The bill runs 37% above the $1,993 national median. County medians range $199 (Oglala Lakota County) to $3,990 (Lincoln County) across 66 counties.
What the statewide average misses
County medians in South Dakota run from $199 in Oglala Lakota County to $3,990 (Lincoln County). That range is why a statewide figure is a starting point, not a parcel-level estimate.
- $199–$3,990 (Lincoln County)
- County median-bill range
- 1.08%
- Home-weighted county rate
- 60%
- Homes in the eight largest counties
County medians come from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2024. The statewide effective rate in the hero is median tax divided by median home value.
The average median property tax in South Dakota is $2,724/year, which is 37% above the national average of $1,993. The average effective tax rate is 1.06% on a median home value of $257,400. Taxes range from $199 in Oglala Lakota County to $3,990 (Lincoln County).
Read the state signal first
What the data changes in South Dakota
A rate compares places with different home values. The annual bill shows a typical dollar amount. County spread shows why neither is a parcel estimate.
The clearest local difference
County bills span a wide range
Across 66 measured counties, the published median runs from $199 in Oglala Lakota County to $3,990 (Lincoln County). Local school levies, county bonds, municipal overlays, and assessment practice create this within-state spread.
This page is for informational purposes only and is not tax, legal, or financial advice. Figures describe median homeowner households reported to the Census Bureau. Individual bills can differ with assessed value, exemptions, special districts, and local overlays. Confirm current rates with your county assessor or a qualified professional before making a decision.
State Average vs National Average
Rate-band peers near South Dakota
Nearest ACS 2024 jurisdictions by effective rate (not geography). Each row names another state so South Dakota's 1.06% rate is read against real neighbors such as Massachusetts and Maine.
| Peer state | Effective rate | Vs South Dakota | Median bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Also open Massachusetts for county spread | 1.07% | Massachusetts nearly matches South Dakota | $5,992 |
| Maine Also open Maine for county spread | 1.02% | Maine nearly matches South Dakota | $3,036 |
| Minnesota Also open Minnesota for county spread | 1.02% | Minnesota nearly matches South Dakota | $3,357 |
| Alaska Also open Alaska for county spread | 1.11% | Alaska runs 0.05 pts above South Dakota | $3,901 |
| North Dakota Also open North Dakota for county spread | 0.99% | North Dakota runs 0.07 pts below South Dakota | $2,468 |
| Maryland Also open Maryland for county spread | 0.97% | Maryland runs 0.09 pts below South Dakota | $4,093 |
Nationwide states with similar effective rate & median bill
Two PlainPropertyTax-derived comparison paths for South Dakota, excluding South Dakota itself so the link neighborhoods are not self-referential. Median-bill peers exclude the effective-rate peer set so the two axes stay disjoint.
Similar effective rate
Nearest other states by ACS effective rate. South Dakota: 1.06%.
Similar median bill
Nearest other states by ACS median annual tax. South Dakota: $2,724/yr. Rate peers are excluded so the two link sets stay distinct.
Where South Dakota sits among U.S. jurisdictions
Effective property tax rate (median tax ÷ median home value) across the 50 states and DC, ACS 2024.
Where South Dakota sits among U.S. jurisdictions
Effective rate · ACS 2024 · 50 states and DC
1.06% more affordable than 33% of 51 U.S. jurisdictions
Show national distribution
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more U.S. jurisdictions. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2024
South Dakota has a higher effective property tax rate than 66% of U.S. jurisdictions (the 50 states and DC), ranking #18 of 51 for property tax burden. Rate neighbors: Massachusetts (1.07%, nearly level); Maine (1.02%, nearly level); Minnesota (1.02%, nearly level).
What South Dakota's biggest counties actually charge
Effective rate in the eight South Dakota counties holding the most owner-occupied homes, ordered largest first (highlighted) and together holding 60% of the state's. ACS 2024.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2024). Counties ordered by owner-occupied housing units (B25003_002E), not by resident population.
South Dakota's median county rate is 1.06%, but that figure counts every county equally. Weight each county by how many owner-occupied homes it actually holds and the rate a typical South Dakota homeowner faces is 1.08%, close to the plain median, so South Dakota's larger counties are not unusual for the state.
Top 5 Lowest Tax Counties
Top 5 Highest Tax Counties
Tax Affordability Score
Based on the average effective tax rate of 1.06% compared to the national average of 0.92%. South Dakota has below-average property tax rates, making it a more affordable state for homeowners.
How this score is calculated: a 1-10 scale from South Dakota's 1.06% vs the national 0.92% - read beside Massachusetts and Maine before treating the score as band-typical. A ratio at or below 0.5× scores 10, at or above 2.0× scores 1, linear between. Census figures only, not a recommendation or endorsement.
Counties in South Dakota by tax bill
Ranked from highest median annual bill downward across 66 measured counties. Gold/silver/bronze mark the top three list positions; effective rate is the focal comparison when home values differ.
| # | County | Median tax | Eff. rate | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln County | $3,990 | 1.15% | $348,300 |
| 2 | Union County | $3,317 | 1.10% | $301,100 |
| 3 | Minnehaha County | $3,281 | 1.14% | $287,600 |
| 4 | Pennington County | $3,265 | 1.08% | $302,200 |
| 5 | Meade County | $3,129 | 1.01% | $310,900 |
| 6 | Brookings County | $2,981 | 1.13% | $264,600 |
| 7 | Clay County | $2,937 | 1.26% | $232,300 |
| 8 | Custer County | $2,879 | 0.77% | $372,100 |
| 9 | Lawrence County | $2,744 | 0.79% | $346,500 |
| 10 | Stanley County | $2,679 | 1.32% | $203,500 |
| 11 | Hughes County | $2,659 | 1.10% | $242,000 |
| 12 | Brown County | $2,598 | 1.18% | $221,100 |
| 13 | Lake County | $2,546 | 1.03% | $247,600 |
| 14 | Davison County | $2,526 | 1.23% | $205,800 |
| 15 | Moody County | $2,500 | 1.10% | $226,500 |
| 16 | McCook County | $2,444 | 1.06% | $230,100 |
| 17 | Yankton County | $2,388 | 1.06% | $225,900 |
| 18 | Hamlin County | $2,313 | 1.11% | $208,600 |
| 19 | Codington County | $2,308 | 0.97% | $237,700 |
| 20 | Butte County | $2,265 | 0.93% | $244,600 |
| 21 | Turner County | $2,181 | 0.98% | $222,900 |
| 22 | Brule County | $2,071 | 0.96% | $216,800 |
| 23 | Hanson County | $1,979 | 1.04% | $191,200 |
| 24 | Fall River County | $1,940 | 1.00% | $193,200 |
| 25 | Beadle County | $1,900 | 1.09% | $175,100 |
| 26 | Charles Mix County | $1,878 | 1.10% | $170,600 |
| 27 | Hutchinson County | $1,867 | 1.15% | $163,000 |
| 28 | Harding County | $1,863 | 1.12% | $166,100 |
| 29 | Walworth County | $1,792 | 1.31% | $136,600 |
| 30 | Hyde County | $1,743 | 0.96% | $181,600 |
| 31 | Potter County | $1,717 | 1.42% | $121,300 |
| 32 | Sully County | $1,715 | 0.83% | $205,400 |
| 33 | Bon Homme County | $1,707 | 1.27% | $134,100 |
| 34 | Kingsbury County | $1,704 | 1.01% | $169,500 |
| 35 | Deuel County | $1,694 | 0.82% | $205,900 |
| 36 | Day County | $1,693 | 0.98% | $173,600 |
| 37 | Douglas County | $1,653 | 0.99% | $166,900 |
| 38 | Sanborn County | $1,586 | 1.17% | $135,600 |
| 39 | Spink County | $1,584 | 1.28% | $123,300 |
| 40 | Aurora County | $1,574 | 1.04% | $151,900 |
| 41 | Grant County | $1,557 | 0.91% | $171,000 |
| 42 | Bennett County | $1,535 | 0.98% | $156,400 |
| 43 | Lyman County | $1,506 | 0.91% | $165,800 |
| 44 | Roberts County | $1,492 | 0.97% | $154,500 |
| 45 | Haakon County | $1,489 | 0.91% | $164,200 |
| 46 | Perkins County | $1,478 | 1.29% | $114,600 |
| 47 | Gregory County | $1,428 | 1.02% | $139,900 |
| 48 | Hand County | $1,413 | 0.89% | $159,300 |
| 49 | Clark County | $1,389 | 0.88% | $158,400 |
| 50 | Campbell County | $1,368 | 1.18% | $115,900 |
| 51 | Marshall County | $1,359 | 0.87% | $156,500 |
| 52 | McPherson County | $1,323 | 1.55% | $85,600 |
| 53 | Edmunds County | $1,313 | 0.80% | $163,300 |
| 54 | Jones County | $1,313 | 0.94% | $139,600 |
| 55 | Miner County | $1,306 | 0.92% | $142,600 |
| 56 | Jerauld County | $1,265 | 0.84% | $150,800 |
| 57 | Tripp County | $1,262 | 0.95% | $132,900 |
| 58 | Dewey County | $1,050 | 1.51% | $69,600 |
| 59 | Corson County | $1,009 | 1.45% | $69,800 |
| 60 | Todd County | $975 | 1.81% | $53,900 |
| 61 | Faulk County | $916 | 0.62% | $147,500 |
| 62 | Mellette County | $825 | 0.98% | $84,100 |
| 63 | Jackson County | $760 | 0.65% | $117,300 |
| 64 | Ziebach County | $613 | 0.62% | $99,600 |
| 65 | Buffalo County | $473 | 0.40% | $117,800 |
| 66 | Oglala Lakota County | $199 | 0.38% | $52,900 |
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What to do with South Dakota's numbers
Turn the ACS 2024 statewide medians into a county check, an estimate, or an appeal path.
- South Dakota's ACS 2024 median bill is $2,724/yr at 1.06% (37% above the U.S. median). Open any county below to see how far local bills sit from that statewide figure. County list
- Inside South Dakota, Oglala Lakota County posts the lowest median bill at $199/yr; Lincoln County is highest at $3,990/yr. Open Oglala Lakota County
- Estimate a parcel bill at South Dakota's published effective rate, or read the state's assessment and appeal path before treating the statewide median as your budget. State estimator
Statewide medians average across 66 counties; your parcel's assessed value, exemptions, and local levies set the real bill. U.S. Census Bureau ACS · 2024.
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PlainPropertyTax is rendered directly from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on the Census ACS state-level record for South Dakota. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026-08-09.