Grant County Property Taxes
Grant County, South Dakota
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
14.5% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$127/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.85%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$179,400
State avg ▲ $166,971
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,764
$147/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,372
$114/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#9
of 65 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Grant County, South Dakota
Grant County taxes well below national median
At 0.851%, Grant County's effective tax rate sits comfortably below the national median of 1.1%, placing it in the lower half of U.S. counties. The median property tax here is $1,527 annually—nearly 43% less than the national median of $2,690.
Among the lowest rates in South Dakota
Grant County ranks as one of South Dakota's most tax-friendly counties, with an effective rate of 0.851% compared to the state average of 1.094%. At the median home value of $179,400, residents pay $1,527 in annual taxes versus the state median of $1,785.
Lower taxes than most regional peers
Grant County's 0.851% rate beats neighboring Hamlin County (1.090%) and Hand County (0.903%), making it one of the most affordable options in east-central South Dakota. Only Haakon County (0.847%) claims a slightly lower burden in the immediate region.
A median home costs $1,527 annually
On a median home valued at $179,400, Grant County homeowners pay approximately $1,527 per year in property taxes. With a mortgage, that figure rises to roughly $1,764; without one, it drops to $1,372.
Assess whether your home is overvalued
Even in a relatively tax-friendly county, many homeowners overpay due to inflated assessments. South Dakota law allows you to appeal your property's assessed value—a process that has saved countless residents hundreds of dollars annually.
How Grant County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Grant County
0.85%
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.