Lyman County Property Taxes
Lyman County, South Dakota
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
11.4% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$132/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.01%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$156,500
State avg ▼ $166,971
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,063
$172/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,250
$104/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#21
of 65 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Lyman County, South Dakota
Lyman County taxes slightly below average
Lyman County's effective tax rate of 1.010% is above the national median of 0.84%, but its median property tax of $1,581 is significantly lower than the national median of $2,690. This reflects lower median home values in the county at $156,500 versus $281,900 nationally.
Middle of the pack statewide
Lyman County ranks 33rd among South Dakota's 66 counties in effective tax rate at 1.010%, slightly below the state average of 1.094%. Its median property tax of $1,581 is below the state average of $1,785.
Moderate taxes for the region
Lyman County's 1.010% rate falls between Marshall County's lower 0.908% and McPherson County's higher 1.554%. The county's median tax of $1,581 is near the regional average, reflecting its position in the middle of neighboring tax burdens.
What $156,500 home costs annually
The median Lyman County home valued at $156,500 generates approximately $1,581 in annual property taxes. Homeowners with mortgages pay $2,063, while those without mortgages pay $1,250.
Appeal could reduce your bill
Even in moderate-tax counties like Lyman, many homeowners face inflated assessments that don't match current market values. A property tax appeal is free to file and could save you hundreds annually.
How Lyman County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Lyman County
1.01%
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.