South Dakota Property Taxes
Property tax rates for all 66 counties.
U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019-2023Average Annual Tax
$1,852
Average Rate
1.02%
Average Home Value
$181,021
County tax atlas
South Dakota property tax burden by county
Compare effective tax rates, median annual bills, home values, and tax scores in one state-scaled map. Pin any county, switch layers, then use the lens controls to isolate low-rate counties, high-tax clusters, or higher-value markets with moderate tax burden.
Counties
66/66
Avg rate
1.02%
Avg bill
$1,852
Avg home
$181,021
Atlas layers use U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is median real estate taxes paid divided by median home value. These estimates are for comparison and planning context, not property-specific tax advice.
At a Glance
Average Annual Tax
$1,852
National avg $2,690
Average Effective Rate
1.02%High
Based on median tax / median home value
Average Home Value
$181,021
National avg $281,900
Counties
66
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Estimates based on U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Actual taxes vary by exemptions, assessments, and local levies.
State Overview
Property Taxes in South Dakota
South Dakota taxes slightly above the national norm
South Dakota's average effective property tax rate of 1.094% sits just above the national median of 1.03%, placing it in the middle tier of states. While homeowners here pay less in median property taxes ($1,785) than the national median ($2,690), this reflects South Dakota's significantly lower median home values ($166,130 vs. $281,900 nationally).
County tax rates vary dramatically within the state
Effective tax rates swing wildly across South Dakota's 65 counties with available data, from a low of 0.436% in Oglala Lakota County to a high of 2.226% in Todd County—more than a fivefold difference. Median tax bills range even more dramatically, from $199 in Oglala Lakota County to $3,822 in Lincoln County, revealing significant disparities in tax burden across the state.
Typical South Dakota homeowner pays $1,785 annually
The median South Dakota property tax bill stands at $1,785 on a median home valued at $166,130, translating to an effective rate of 1.094%. This means a homeowner with an average-valued property pays roughly $149 per month in property taxes, considerably less than the national median of $2,690.
Urban counties bear heavier tax burdens than rural areas
South Dakota's most populous counties cluster at the higher end of the tax spectrum: Lincoln County (home to Sioux Falls) charges the highest median tax at $3,822, followed by Minnehaha County at $3,090. In contrast, rural and more sparsely populated counties like Oglala Lakota, Ziebach, and Buffalo County impose some of the state's lowest taxes, with bills under $600 annually.
South Dakota offers below-average tax bills despite above-average rates
South Dakota is a moderate-tax state that benefits affordability-seeking homeowners: while the effective rate slightly exceeds the national average, actual tax bills remain well below the national median because home values are substantially lower. The real tax story here is regional—choose an urban county like Lincoln or Minnehaha if you need services, or rural counties like Oglala Lakota if you're seeking minimal tax burden.
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Data updated: March 2026
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.
Estimates are informational only and are not tax, legal, financial, or assessment appeal advice. Verify parcel-specific amounts with the county assessor or tax collector.