Jackson County Property Taxes
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
59% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$63/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.65%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$117,300
State avg $181,021
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$854
$71/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$619
$52/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#5
of 66 counties (1 = lowest)
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Homeowner context
What this means for a Jackson County homeowner
Use these county medians as a planning baseline. Your actual bill depends on assessed value, exemptions, millage, and local taxing districts.
Tax pressure
0.65%
0.38 percentage points below the state average
Typical bill
$760
$1,092 below the state median
State position
#5
Ranked from lowest to highest effective rate across 66 South Dakota counties.
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Jackson County, South Dakota
Jackson County's tax data limited but homes are affordable
Complete tax rate data for Jackson County is unavailable, but homeowners without mortgages report paying roughly $750 annually on median homes valued at $111,500. This suggests an effective rate significantly below the national median of 1.28%.
Limited data in statewide comparison
While Jackson County's effective rate isn't published, its homes are priced 12% below South Dakota's median home value. The $750 annual payment on a typical home indicates a tax burden well below the state median of $1,785.
Affordable housing in region
Jackson County's median home value of $111,500 is lower than Jones County ($117,100) and Jerauld County ($127,000), positioning it as the most affordable in the immediate region. The limited tax data suggests competitive rates as well.
Roughly $750 annually without mortgage
Based on available data, homeowners without mortgages in Jackson County pay approximately $750 per year on a median-valued home. This represents one of the lowest tax burdens in the state.
Verify assessment accuracy
Even in lower-tax counties, homeowners should confirm their assessments reflect true market value. If your property is assessed above what comparable homes are selling for, you have the right to appeal.
How Jackson County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Jackson County
0.65%
Effective rate
South Dakota Avg
1.02%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.88%
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.
Estimates are informational only and are not tax, legal, financial, or assessment appeal advice. Verify parcel-specific amounts with the county assessor or tax collector.