McCook County Property Taxes
McCook County, South Dakota
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
19.5% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$178/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.98%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$217,300
State avg ▲ $166,971
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,232
$186/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,034
$170/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#19
of 65 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in McCook County, South Dakota
McCook County near national average
McCook County's effective tax rate of 0.982% sits above the national median of 0.84%, and its median property tax of $2,133 is nearly at the national median of $2,690. The county's home values of $217,300 are close to the national average of $281,900.
Slightly below state average rate
McCook County ranks 23rd among South Dakota's 66 counties with an effective tax rate of 0.982%, below the state average of 1.094%. Its median property tax of $2,133 exceeds the state average of $1,785.
Mid-range taxes for the region
McCook County's 0.982% rate falls between Marshall County's lower 0.908% and Lyman County's 1.010%, making it a moderate option regionally. Its $2,133 median tax is higher than most neighbors, reflecting mid-range home values.
What $217,300 home costs annually
The median McCook County home valued at $217,300 generates approximately $2,133 in annual property taxes. With a mortgage, taxes rise to $2,232; without, they fall to $2,034.
Review your assessment today
McCook County homeowners paying above $2,100 annually should verify their assessments match current market conditions. Filing an appeal costs nothing and often results in measurable tax savings.
How McCook County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
McCook County
0.98%
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.