Fall River County Property Taxes

Fall River County, South Dakota

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

5.1% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$156/mo escrow

#31 of 65 counties in South Dakota

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.06%

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

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$176,300

State avg $166,971

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,948

$162/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,787

$149/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#31

of 65 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Fall River County, South Dakota

Fall River's rate slightly above average

Fall River County's effective tax rate of 1.064% sits above the U.S. median of 0.84%, placing it in the upper-middle tier nationally. The median annual tax of $1,876 remains well below the national median of $2,690 due to South Dakota's lower home values.

Slightly below South Dakota's average

Fall River County's 1.064% effective rate is marginally below South Dakota's 1.094% state average, making it fairly typical statewide. Residents pay a median of $1,876 annually, which is just above the state median of $1,785.

Middle-ground in regional comparison

Fall River County (1.064%) sits between Day County (1.030%) on the lower end and Davison (1.243%) on the higher end, making it a regional middle ground. Its $1,876 median tax is the second-highest among these peer counties.

Median home: roughly $1,876 yearly

A Fall River County homeowner with the median property value of $176,300 pays approximately $1,876 per year in property taxes at the 1.064% rate. That's about $156 monthly, fairly representative for the state.

Don't assume your assessment is accurate

Fall River County residents should verify their home's assessed value against recent comparable sales, as overassessment is common even in average-tax counties. A reassessment appeal can uncover and correct errors that reduce your annual bill.

How Fall River County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Fall River County$1,876
South Dakota State Average$1,785
National Average$1,924

Fall River County

1.06%

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 Fall River County, South Dakota?
The effective property tax rate in Fall River County, South Dakota is 1.06%. 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 Fall River County?
The median annual property tax payment in Fall River County is $1,876. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,948, while those without a mortgage pay $1,787.
How does Fall River County compare to the South Dakota average?
Fall River County's effective tax rate of 1.06% is lower than the South Dakota state average of 1.07%. The median annual property tax in Fall River County is $1,876, compared to the state average of $1,785.
What is the median home value in Fall River County, South Dakota?
The median home value in Fall River County, South Dakota is $176,300, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Fall River County a low property tax area in South Dakota?
Yes — Fall River County's effective property tax rate of 1.06% is below the South Dakota average of 1.07%. The median annual property tax of $1,876 is also comparable to the state average of $1,785, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Fall River County rank for property taxes in South Dakota?
Fall River County ranks #31 out of 65 counties in South Dakota by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.06% and median annual tax of $1,876, 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.