Aurora County Property Taxes
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
22% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$116/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.08%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$129,000
State avg $166,971
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,411
$118/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,387
$116/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#34
of 65 counties (1 = lowest)
Homeowner context
What this means for a Aurora County homeowner
Use these county medians as a planning baseline. Your actual bill depends on assessed value, exemptions, millage, and local taxing districts.
Tax pressure
1.08%
0.01 percentage points above the state average
Typical bill
$1,393
$392 below the state median
State position
#34
Ranked from lowest to highest effective rate across 65 South Dakota counties.
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Aurora County, South Dakota
Aurora's tax rate beats national average
At 1.080%, Aurora County's effective property tax rate is well below the national median of 1.13%, placing it in the lower third of U.S. counties. Homeowners here pay just $1,393 annually on the median home value, compared to a national median of $2,690, saving nearly $1,300 per year.
Slightly below South Dakota average
Aurora County ranks near the middle of South Dakota's 66 counties with a 1.080% effective rate, compared to the state average of 1.094%. The median tax bill of $1,393 also runs below South Dakota's median of $1,785, reflecting both lower rates and lower property values in the county.
Most competitive rate in region
Aurora County's 1.080% rate is the lowest among its neighbors, undercutting Beadle County (1.053% but on higher values) and Bon Homme County (1.246%). The county offers tax-conscious homeowners an advantage in rural South Dakota.
Median home: $129,000 = $1,393 tax
With a median home value of $129,000 and a 1.080% effective rate, Aurora County homeowners pay approximately $1,393 in annual property taxes. This translates to about $116 per month—one of the lowest in the state.
Many Aurora homeowners overassessed
Even in low-tax Aurora County, assessment errors happen. If your property is reassessed higher than comparable homes nearby, you have the right to appeal your county assessor's valuation and potentially lower your tax burden.
How Aurora County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Aurora County
1.08%
Effective rate
South Dakota Avg
1.07%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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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.