Jerauld County Property Taxes

Jerauld County, South Dakota

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

32.1% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$101/mo escrow

#17 of 65 counties in South Dakota

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.95%

vs. South Dakota Avg32.1% below
vs. National Avg54.9% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$127,000

State avg $166,971

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,384

$115/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$986

$82/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#17

of 65 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Jerauld County, South Dakota

Jerauld County offers lowest tax rate in region

Jerauld County's effective rate of 0.954% sits well below the national median of 1.28%, placing it in the 15th percentile nationally. The median annual tax of $1,212 on $127,000 homes makes Jerauld one of the most tax-friendly counties in America.

Among South Dakota's lowest rates

At 0.954%, Jerauld's rate undercuts the state average of 1.094% by 13%, ranking it in the bottom quartile of South Dakota counties. The median tax bill of $1,212 is 32% below the statewide median of $1,785.

Clear winner in central South Dakota

Jerauld's 0.954% rate beats Hyde County (1.227%), Hutchinson (1.117%), Kingsbury (0.995%), and Jones County (1.159%). Only Lawrence County (0.859%) and Lake County (1.066%) offer comparable or better rates in the broader region.

Median annual bill is just $1,212

A typical $127,000 home in Jerauld County generates approximately $1,212 in annual property tax at the 0.954% rate. With a mortgage, the bill rises to roughly $1,384.

Still worth appealing if overassessed

Even at favorable rates, some Jerauld County homeowners may be paying more than necessary if their assessments exceed fair market value. Filing an appeal costs nothing and could save you hundreds annually.

How Jerauld County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Jerauld County$1,212
South Dakota State Average$1,785
National Average$1,924

Jerauld County

0.95%

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 Jerauld County, South Dakota?
The effective property tax rate in Jerauld County, South Dakota is 0.95%. 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 Jerauld County?
The median annual property tax payment in Jerauld County is $1,212. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,384, while those without a mortgage pay $986.
How does Jerauld County compare to the South Dakota average?
Jerauld County's effective tax rate of 0.95% is lower than the South Dakota state average of 1.07%. The median annual property tax in Jerauld County is $1,212, compared to the state average of $1,785.
What is the median home value in Jerauld County, South Dakota?
The median home value in Jerauld County, South Dakota is $127,000, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Jerauld County a low property tax area in South Dakota?
Yes — Jerauld County's effective property tax rate of 0.95% is below the South Dakota average of 1.07%. The median annual property tax of $1,212 is also lower the state average of $1,785, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Jerauld County rank for property taxes in South Dakota?
Jerauld County ranks #17 out of 65 counties in South Dakota by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.95% and median annual tax of $1,212, 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.