Brown County Property Taxes
Brown County, South Dakota
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
43% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$213/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.20%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$212,900
State avg ▲ $166,971
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,663
$222/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,365
$197/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#49
of 65 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Brown County, South Dakota
Brown County taxes above U.S. median
Brown County's 1.199% effective tax rate exceeds the national median of 1.13%, placing it in the upper third nationally. The median tax bill of $2,553 also tops the national median of $2,690—though just slightly—driven by a median home value of $212,900.
South Dakota's second-highest-tax county
Brown County ranks second among South Dakota's 66 counties with a 1.199% effective rate, exceeded only by Bon Homme (1.246%). The median tax of $2,553 is second-highest in the state, reflecting both elevated rates and substantial home values.
High tax burden for region
Brown County's 1.199% rate is notably higher than Aurora (1.080%), Beadle (1.053%), Bennett (1.027%), and Brookings (1.135%). Combined with higher property values, Brown homeowners face the region's second-steepest tax burden.
Median home: $212,900 = $2,553 tax
On a median home value of $212,900, Brown County's 1.199% rate yields an annual property tax of approximately $2,553. Homeowners with mortgages may see slightly higher bills at $2,663, while outright owners typically pay around $2,365.
Brown homeowners should challenge overassessments
As one of South Dakota's highest-tax counties, Brown homeowners should be especially proactive about assessment accuracy. If your property seems overvalued compared to recent comparable sales, filing an appeal could reduce your substantial tax liability.
How Brown County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Brown County
1.20%
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.