Edmunds County Property Taxes

Edmunds County, South Dakota

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

20.6% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$118/mo escrow

#12 of 65 counties in South Dakota

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.87%

vs. South Dakota Avg20.6% below
vs. National Avg47.3% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$163,600

State avg $166,971

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,742

$145/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,228

$102/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#12

of 65 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Edmunds County, South Dakota

Edmunds taxes below most U.S. counties

Edmunds County's effective tax rate of 0.866% sits marginally above the U.S. median of 0.84%, placing it slightly above the middle nationally. The median annual tax of $1,417 is nearly 50% lower than the national median of $2,690.

Slightly below South Dakota average

Edmunds County's 0.866% effective rate is marginally below South Dakota's 1.094% state average, making it one of the more tax-friendly counties. The median tax bill of $1,417 is lower than South Dakota's median of $1,785.

Among the lowest-taxed counties regionally

Edmunds County (0.866%) ranks with Deuel County (0.820%) as among the lowest-taxed counties in the regional group, both undercutting Day, Davison, and Dewey. The $1,417 median tax is very competitive for the area.

Median home: $1,417 yearly in taxes

An Edmunds County homeowner with the median property value of $163,600 pays approximately $1,417 per year in property taxes at the 0.866% rate. That's roughly $118 monthly—one of the more affordable arrangements in this region.

Even low-tax counties can have overassessments

Edmunds County's favorable tax rate doesn't guarantee your home is assessed correctly; errors exist at every tax level. Review your assessed value against comparable recent sales, and file an appeal if overvaluation is evident.

How Edmunds County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Edmunds County$1,417
South Dakota State Average$1,785
National Average$1,924

Edmunds County

0.87%

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 Edmunds County, South Dakota?
The effective property tax rate in Edmunds County, South Dakota is 0.87%. 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 Edmunds County?
The median annual property tax payment in Edmunds County is $1,417. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,742, while those without a mortgage pay $1,228.
How does Edmunds County compare to the South Dakota average?
Edmunds County's effective tax rate of 0.87% is lower than the South Dakota state average of 1.07%. The median annual property tax in Edmunds County is $1,417, compared to the state average of $1,785.
What is the median home value in Edmunds County, South Dakota?
The median home value in Edmunds County, South Dakota is $163,600, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Edmunds County a low property tax area in South Dakota?
Yes — Edmunds County's effective property tax rate of 0.87% is below the South Dakota average of 1.07%. The median annual property tax of $1,417 is also lower the state average of $1,785, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Edmunds County rank for property taxes in South Dakota?
Edmunds County ranks #12 out of 65 counties in South Dakota by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.87% and median annual tax of $1,417, it falls in the lower 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.