Jones County Property Taxes
Jones County, South Dakota
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
24% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$113/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.16%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$117,100
State avg ▼ $166,971
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,607
$134/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,155
$96/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#45
of 65 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Jones County, South Dakota
Jones County rates half the national average
Jones County's effective rate of 1.159% falls below the national median of 1.28%, placing it in the 35th percentile nationally. The median annual tax of $1,357 on homes valued at $117,100 is 50% lower than the national median of $2,690.
Slightly above state average
Jones County's 1.159% rate edges above South Dakota's average of 1.094%, ranking it in the middle tier of the state's 66 counties. The median tax payment of $1,357 is 24% below the state median of $1,785.
Mid-range rates in central region
Jones County's 1.159% rate sits between Jerauld County's lower 0.954% and Hyde County's higher 1.227%. Jackson County to the west ($117,100 median home) offers similar affordability, while Lawrence County ($310,800 median home) is significantly pricier.
Median home taxes just $1,357 annually
A typical $117,100 home in Jones County generates approximately $1,357 in annual property tax at the 1.159% rate. Homeowners with mortgages pay slightly more at $1,607.
Review your assessment for savings
Many South Dakota homeowners find their properties overassessed relative to comparable sales. If your home's assessed value seems high, an appeal can reduce your tax burden at no cost.
How Jones County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Jones County
1.16%
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.