Kingsbury County Property Taxes
Kingsbury County, South Dakota
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
11% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$132/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.99%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$159,600
State avg ▼ $166,971
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,642
$137/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,540
$128/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#20
of 65 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Kingsbury County, South Dakota
Kingsbury's rate runs 20% below national median
Kingsbury County's effective rate of 0.995% sits well below the national median of 1.28%, placing it in the 20th percentile nationally. The median annual tax of $1,588 on $159,600 homes is 41% lower than the national median of $2,690.
Near state average with moderate tax burden
At 0.995%, Kingsbury's rate is just below South Dakota's average of 1.094%, making it a balanced option statewide. The median tax bill of $1,588 sits 11% below the state median of $1,785.
Competitive rates in east-central region
Kingsbury's 0.995% falls between Jerauld County's lower 0.954% and Hutchinson County's higher 1.117%. Lake County to the east (1.066%) and Lawrence County further north (0.859%) offer comparable alternatives in the region.
Median annual tax is $1,588
A typical $159,600 home in Kingsbury County generates about $1,588 in annual property tax at the 0.995% rate. Homeowners with mortgages pay slightly more at $1,642.
Appeal if your assessment feels high
Kingsbury County homeowners should verify their properties aren't overassessed compared to recent sales. A successful appeal can reduce your tax burden significantly.
How Kingsbury County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Kingsbury County
0.99%
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.