South Dakota Property Tax Calculator
South Dakota property tax funds the local layer of government: counties, municipalities, and school districts each levy against assessed values determined by county officials. Programs exist to relieve some owner-occupants, seniors, and veterans, and equalization boards hear appeals. There's no single statewide bill to quote, so this page estimates from county medians — select your South Dakota county above.
Annual Property Tax
$2,566Monthly (Escrow)
$214Effective Rate
1.00%Highest property tax counties in South Dakota
Effective rate = aggregate real-estate taxes paid ÷ aggregate home value (ACS 2024 5-year).
| County | Effective Rate | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|
| Potter County | 1.23% | $121,300 |
| Corson County | 1.18% | $69,800 |
| Davison County | 1.14% | $205,800 |
| Clay County | 1.13% | $232,300 |
| Lincoln County | 1.12% | $348,300 |
| Union County | 1.12% | $301,100 |
| Walworth County | 1.12% | $136,600 |
| Stanley County | 1.11% | $203,500 |
| Brookings County | 1.11% | $264,600 |
| McPherson County | 1.10% | $85,600 |
How property tax works in South Dakota
- County officials determine assessed values; county, municipal, and school levies apply to them.
- Relief programs serve some owner-occupants, seniors, and veterans.
- Equalization boards hear valuation appeals.
Methodology
Rates are aggregate-derived from the Census Bureau's ACS 2024 5-year American Community Survey (total real-estate taxes paid ÷ total home value, by county). This is a statistical estimate, not a bill lookup — actual property tax bills vary by city, school district, and special-district levies layered on top of the county rate, and by any homestead, senior, veteran, or other exemptions you qualify for. South Dakota ranks #18 of 51 (including DC) by statewide average effective rate, where #1 is the highest.
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Frequently asked questions
How is property tax calculated in South Dakota?
County officials determine an assessed value for your property, and county, municipal, and school-district levies attach to it. The calculator above swaps the full levy stack for a county-median effective rate to keep estimating simple.
How much property tax will I pay in South Dakota?
The county you select and the value you enter produce the estimate. Pick a South Dakota county above — the calculator generates annual and monthly figures from official median data.
Can I lower my South Dakota property tax bill?
Owner-occupied classification, plus relief programs for qualifying seniors, disabled owners, and veterans, all reduce what is due. Equalization appeals correct assessments that exceed market value.
Are property taxes deductible?
They qualify under the federal SALT deduction for itemizing filers, which carries a cap set by Congress. Consult the IRS for the current amount.
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