South Dakota Property Tax Data
ACS 2024 property tax data for 66 counties in SD.
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.
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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 | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Aurora County | $1,574 | 1.04% |
| Beadle County | $1,900 | 1.09% |
| Bennett County | $1,535 | 0.98% |
| Bon Homme County | $1,707 | 1.27% |
| Brookings County | $2,981 | 1.13% |
| Brown County | $2,598 | 1.18% |
| Brule County | $2,071 | 0.96% |
| Buffalo County | $473 | 0.40% |
| Butte County | $2,265 | 0.93% |
| Campbell County | $1,368 | 1.18% |
| Charles Mix County | $1,878 | 1.10% |
| Clark County | $1,389 | 0.88% |
| Clay County | $2,937 | 1.26% |
| Codington County | $2,308 | 0.97% |
| Corson County | $1,009 | 1.45% |
| Custer County | $2,879 | 0.77% |
| Davison County | $2,526 | 1.23% |
| Day County | $1,693 | 0.98% |
| Deuel County | $1,694 | 0.82% |
| Dewey County | $1,050 | 1.51% |
| Douglas County | $1,653 | 0.99% |
| Edmunds County | $1,313 | 0.80% |
| Fall River County | $1,940 | 1.00% |
| Faulk County | $916 | 0.62% |
| Grant County | $1,557 | 0.91% |
| Gregory County | $1,428 | 1.02% |
| Haakon County | $1,489 | 0.91% |
| Hamlin County | $2,313 | 1.11% |
| Hand County | $1,413 | 0.89% |
| Hanson County | $1,979 | 1.04% |
| Harding County | $1,863 | 1.12% |
| Hughes County | $2,659 | 1.10% |
| Hutchinson County | $1,867 | 1.15% |
| Hyde County | $1,743 | 0.96% |
| Jackson County | $760 | 0.65% |
| Jerauld County | $1,265 | 0.84% |
| Jones County | $1,313 | 0.94% |
| Kingsbury County | $1,704 | 1.01% |
| Lake County | $2,546 | 1.03% |
| Lawrence County | $2,744 | 0.79% |
| Lincoln County | $3,990 | 1.15% |
| Lyman County | $1,506 | 0.91% |
| Marshall County | $1,359 | 0.87% |
| McCook County | $2,444 | 1.06% |
| McPherson County | $1,323 | 1.55% |
| Meade County | $3,129 | 1.01% |
| Mellette County | $825 | 0.98% |
| Miner County | $1,306 | 0.92% |
| Minnehaha County | $3,281 | 1.14% |
| Moody County | $2,500 | 1.10% |
| Oglala Lakota County | $199 | 0.38% |
| Pennington County | $3,265 | 1.08% |
| Perkins County | $1,478 | 1.29% |
| Potter County | $1,717 | 1.42% |
| Roberts County | $1,492 | 0.97% |
| Sanborn County | $1,586 | 1.17% |
| Spink County | $1,584 | 1.28% |
| Stanley County | $2,679 | 1.32% |
| Sully County | $1,715 | 0.83% |
| Todd County | $975 | 1.81% |
| Tripp County | $1,262 | 0.95% |
| Turner County | $2,181 | 0.98% |
| Union County | $3,317 | 1.10% |
| Walworth County | $1,792 | 1.31% |
| Yankton County | $2,388 | 1.06% |
| Ziebach County | $613 | 0.62% |
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