Beadle County Property Taxes

Beadle County, South Dakota

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

5.3% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$157/mo escrow

#28 of 65 counties in South Dakota

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.05%

vs. South Dakota Avg5.3% above
vs. National Avg30.1% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$178,400

State avg $166,971

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,177

$181/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,677

$140/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#28

of 65 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Beadle County, South Dakota

Beadle's rate well below U.S. median

Beadle County's effective tax rate of 1.053% ranks in the bottom quarter nationally, significantly lower than the 1.13% national median. At a median tax bill of $1,879, Beadle homeowners pay nearly $800 less per year than the national median of $2,690.

Among South Dakota's lowest-rate counties

Beadle County's 1.053% rate is the second-lowest in South Dakota, trailing only Buffalo County. Despite this favorable rate, the median tax of $1,879 runs slightly above the state average of $1,785, reflecting the county's higher median home value of $178,400.

Lowest rate in immediate region

Beadle County's 1.053% rate beats neighboring Aurora (1.080%), Bennett (1.027%), and Bon Homme (1.246%) counties by a comfortable margin. The county offers one of the most attractive property tax profiles in east-central South Dakota.

Median home: $178,400 = $1,879 tax

On a median home value of $178,400, Beadle County's 1.053% rate yields an annual property tax of approximately $1,879. Homeowners with mortgages may see slightly higher bills at $2,177, while those owning outright typically pay around $1,677.

Appeal overassessments in Beadle

Properties in Beadle County are reassessed periodically, and assessment errors do occur. If your home's assessed value seems high compared to recent sales of similar properties, filing an appeal with the county assessor can reduce your tax liability.

How Beadle County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Beadle County$1,879
South Dakota State Average$1,785
National Average$1,924

Beadle County

1.05%

Effective rate

South Dakota Avg

1.07%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Beadle County, South Dakota?
The effective property tax rate in Beadle County, South Dakota is 1.05%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Beadle County?
The median annual property tax payment in Beadle County is $1,879. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,177, while those without a mortgage pay $1,677.
How does Beadle County compare to the South Dakota average?
Beadle County's effective tax rate of 1.05% is lower than the South Dakota state average of 1.07%. The median annual property tax in Beadle County is $1,879, compared to the state average of $1,785.
What is the median home value in Beadle County, South Dakota?
The median home value in Beadle County, South Dakota is $178,400, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Beadle County a low property tax area in South Dakota?
Yes — Beadle County's effective property tax rate of 1.05% is below the South Dakota average of 1.07%. The median annual property tax of $1,879 is also comparable to the state average of $1,785, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Beadle County rank for property taxes in South Dakota?
Beadle County ranks #28 out of 65 counties in South Dakota by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.05% and median annual tax of $1,879, it falls in the middle third of counties statewide.

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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.