Lawrence County Property Taxes
Lawrence County, South Dakota
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
49.6% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$223/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.86%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$310,800
State avg ▲ $166,971
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,929
$244/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,441
$203/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#11
of 65 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Lawrence County, South Dakota
Lawrence County has lowest tax rate in state
Lawrence County's effective rate of 0.859% is the lowest among South Dakota's 66 counties and sits well below the national median of 1.28%, placing it in the 5th percentile nationally. The median annual tax of $2,671 on $310,800 homes reflects higher property values, not higher tax burden.
South Dakota's most tax-friendly county
At 0.859%, Lawrence County's rate substantially undercuts the state average of 1.094% by 21%, making it the champion for low tax rates statewide. Despite higher median home values, the median tax bill of $2,671 is just 50% above the state median.
Unbeaten rates despite priciest homes
Lawrence County's 0.859% rate beats all nearby counties: Jerauld (0.954%), Kingsbury (0.995%), Lake (1.066%), and Hyde (1.227%). Its $310,800 median home is the highest in the region, yet the tax rate remains the lowest.
Premium homes, exceptional tax rates
A typical $310,800 home in Lawrence County generates approximately $2,671 in annual property tax at the 0.859% rate. Homeowners with mortgages pay slightly more at $2,929.
Even here, appeals can add value
Lawrence County's favorable rate doesn't mean every property is fairly assessed. If your home's assessed value exceeds comparable sales in your area, an appeal can provide additional savings on an already-low tax bill.
How Lawrence County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Lawrence County
0.86%
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.