Statewide · Property tax · ACS 2024
South Dakota Property Taxes
The average South Dakota homeowner pays $1,852 a year at an effective rate of 1.03%, 7% below the U.S. median. Compare 66 counties below.
- $1,852
- Avg median tax
- 1.03%
- Effective rate
- #18 of 51
- U.S. rank (burden)
- 66
- Counties
The verdict
The average South Dakota homeowner pays $1,852 a year in property tax, an effective rate of 1.03%, the #18 highest burden of 51 U.S. states.
- $1,852
- Average median tax, 2024
- 1.03%
- Statewide effective rate
- #18 of 51
- U.S. states by tax burden
- 66
- counties measured
Effective rate is the median property tax bill divided by the median home value ($181,021). U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2024.
The average median property tax in South Dakota is $1,852/year, which is 7% below the national average of $1,993. The average effective tax rate is 1.03% on a median home value of $181,021. Taxes range from $199 in Oglala Lakota County to $3,990 in Lincoln County.
What This Data Tells Us About South Dakota
Across 66 counties in South Dakota, the average median property tax is $1,852 per year, 7% below the national median of $1,993. The statewide effective rate of 1.03% on a median home value of $181,021 reflects how South Dakota's assessment rules and local millage combine at the household level.
Within South Dakota, median annual tax ranges from $199 in Oglala Lakota County (effective rate 0.38%) to $3,990 in Lincoln County (effective rate 1.15%). Median home values in South Dakota ($181,021) compared with $227,791 nationally help explain why the same effective rate produces different dollar bills in different states. Within-state variation often tracks local school levies, county bonds, and municipal overlays rather than a single statewide rate.
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 based on assessed value, exemptions, special districts, and local overlays. Always confirm current rates with your county assessor or a qualified professional before making decisions that rely on these numbers.
State Average vs National Average
How South Dakota compares
Average effective property tax rate vs the national average, ACS 2024.
South Dakota has a higher effective property tax rate than 66% of U.S. states, ranking #18 of 51 for property tax burden.
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Tax Affordability Score
Based on the average effective tax rate of 1.03% compared to the national average of 0.92%. South Dakota has below-average property tax rates, making it a more affordable state for homeowners.
All Counties in South Dakota (66)
| County (by tax bill) | Median tax | Eff. rate | Home value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County | $3,990 | 1.15% | $348,300 | 70,638 |
| Union County | $3,317 | 1.10% | $301,100 | 17,081 |
| Minnehaha County | $3,281 | 1.14% | $287,600 | 203,289 |
| Pennington County | $3,265 | 1.08% | $302,200 | 113,512 |
| Meade County | $3,129 | 1.01% | $310,900 | 30,546 |
| Brookings County | $2,981 | 1.13% | $264,600 | 35,353 |
| Clay County | $2,937 | 1.26% | $232,300 | 15,219 |
| Custer County | $2,879 | 0.77% | $372,100 | 8,892 |
| Lawrence County | $2,744 | 0.79% | $346,500 | 27,233 |
| Stanley County | $2,679 | 1.32% | $203,500 | 3,015 |
| Hughes County | $2,659 | 1.10% | $242,000 | 17,664 |
| Brown County | $2,598 | 1.18% | $221,100 | 37,877 |
| Lake County | $2,546 | 1.03% | $247,600 | 10,972 |
| Davison County | $2,526 | 1.23% | $205,800 | 19,952 |
| Moody County | $2,500 | 1.10% | $226,500 | 6,397 |
| McCook County | $2,444 | 1.06% | $230,100 | 5,751 |
| Yankton County | $2,388 | 1.06% | $225,900 | 23,414 |
| Hamlin County | $2,313 | 1.11% | $208,600 | 6,373 |
| Codington County | $2,308 | 0.97% | $237,700 | 28,767 |
| Butte County | $2,265 | 0.93% | $244,600 | 10,676 |
| Turner County | $2,181 | 0.98% | $222,900 | 8,882 |
| Brule County | $2,071 | 0.96% | $216,800 | 5,283 |
| Hanson County | $1,979 | 1.04% | $191,200 | 3,472 |
| Fall River County | $1,940 | 1.00% | $193,200 | 7,258 |
| Beadle County | $1,900 | 1.09% | $175,100 | 19,309 |
| Charles Mix County | $1,878 | 1.10% | $170,600 | 9,281 |
| Hutchinson County | $1,867 | 1.15% | $163,000 | 7,404 |
| Harding County | $1,863 | 1.12% | $166,100 | 1,148 |
| Walworth County | $1,792 | 1.31% | $136,600 | 5,271 |
| Hyde County | $1,743 | 0.96% | $181,600 | 1,191 |
| Potter County | $1,717 | 1.42% | $121,300 | 2,388 |
| Sully County | $1,715 | 0.83% | $205,400 | 1,526 |
| Bon Homme County | $1,707 | 1.27% | $134,100 | 7,044 |
| Kingsbury County | $1,704 | 1.01% | $169,500 | 5,244 |
| Deuel County | $1,694 | 0.82% | $205,900 | 4,328 |
| Day County | $1,693 | 0.98% | $173,600 | 5,437 |
| Douglas County | $1,653 | 0.99% | $166,900 | 2,828 |
| Sanborn County | $1,586 | 1.17% | $135,600 | 2,384 |
| Spink County | $1,584 | 1.28% | $123,300 | 6,219 |
| Aurora County | $1,574 | 1.04% | $151,900 | 2,642 |
| Grant County | $1,557 | 0.91% | $171,000 | 7,563 |
| Bennett County | $1,535 | 0.98% | $156,400 | 3,345 |
| Lyman County | $1,506 | 0.91% | $165,800 | 3,724 |
| Roberts County | $1,492 | 0.97% | $154,500 | 10,221 |
| Haakon County | $1,489 | 0.91% | $164,200 | 1,722 |
| Perkins County | $1,478 | 1.29% | $114,600 | 3,001 |
| Gregory County | $1,428 | 1.02% | $139,900 | 4,016 |
| Hand County | $1,413 | 0.89% | $159,300 | 3,140 |
| Clark County | $1,389 | 0.88% | $158,400 | 3,917 |
| Campbell County | $1,368 | 1.18% | $115,900 | 1,593 |
| Marshall County | $1,359 | 0.87% | $156,500 | 4,344 |
| McPherson County | $1,323 | 1.55% | $85,600 | 2,145 |
| Edmunds County | $1,313 | 0.80% | $163,300 | 4,048 |
| Jones County | $1,313 | 0.94% | $139,600 | 1,004 |
| Miner County | $1,306 | 0.92% | $142,600 | 2,300 |
| Jerauld County | $1,265 | 0.84% | $150,800 | 1,772 |
| Tripp County | $1,262 | 0.95% | $132,900 | 5,611 |
| Dewey County | $1,050 | 1.51% | $69,600 | 5,205 |
| Corson County | $1,009 | 1.45% | $69,800 | 3,806 |
| Todd County | $975 | 1.81% | $53,900 | 9,244 |
| Faulk County | $916 | 0.62% | $147,500 | 2,126 |
| Mellette County | $825 | 0.98% | $84,100 | 1,943 |
| Jackson County | $760 | 0.65% | $117,300 | 2,802 |
| Ziebach County | $613 | 0.62% | $99,600 | 2,377 |
| Buffalo County | $473 | 0.40% | $117,800 | 1,808 |
| Oglala Lakota County | $199 | 0.38% | $52,900 | 13,491 |
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