Bennett County Property Taxes

Bennett County, South Dakota

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

20.2% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$119/mo escrow

#23 of 65 counties in South Dakota

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.03%

vs. South Dakota Avg20.2% below
vs. National Avg47.1% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$138,600

State avg $166,971

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,589

$132/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,346

$112/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#23

of 65 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Bennett County, South Dakota

Bennett ranks among nation's lowest-tax counties

Bennett County's 1.027% effective tax rate places it in the lowest 10% nationally, well below the 1.13% national median. The median tax bill of $1,424 is less than half the national median of $2,690, saving homeowners over $1,200 annually.

South Dakota's second-most-affordable county

Bennett County ranks third-lowest among South Dakota's 66 counties, with an effective rate of 1.027% compared to the state average of 1.094%. The median tax of $1,424 is the lowest in the state, reflecting both low rates and lower property values in this rural county.

Unbeatable tax rate in region

Bennett County's 1.027% rate is the lowest among its regional peers, beating Aurora (1.080%), Beadle (1.053%), and Bon Homme (1.246%). No nearby county offers a more favorable tax climate.

Median home: $138,600 = $1,424 tax

Bennett County homeowners pay just $1,424 annually on the median property value of $138,600 at a 1.027% effective rate. This works out to roughly $119 per month—among the lowest in the nation.

Bennett homeowners should verify assessments

Even though Bennett County has competitive rates, individual properties can still be overassessed. If you believe your home's assessed value is inflated, request a reassessment or file an appeal with the county—it could lower your already low tax bill further.

How Bennett County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Bennett County$1,424
South Dakota State Average$1,785
National Average$1,924

Bennett County

1.03%

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 Bennett County, South Dakota?
The effective property tax rate in Bennett County, South Dakota is 1.03%. 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 Bennett County?
The median annual property tax payment in Bennett County is $1,424. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,589, while those without a mortgage pay $1,346.
How does Bennett County compare to the South Dakota average?
Bennett County's effective tax rate of 1.03% is lower than the South Dakota state average of 1.07%. The median annual property tax in Bennett County is $1,424, compared to the state average of $1,785.
What is the median home value in Bennett County, South Dakota?
The median home value in Bennett County, South Dakota is $138,600, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Bennett County a low property tax area in South Dakota?
Yes — Bennett County's effective property tax rate of 1.03% is below the South Dakota average of 1.07%. The median annual property tax of $1,424 is also lower the state average of $1,785, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Bennett County rank for property taxes in South Dakota?
Bennett County ranks #23 out of 65 counties in South Dakota by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.03% and median annual tax of $1,424, 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.