Meade County Property Taxes
Meade County, South Dakota
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
59.1% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$237/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.03%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$274,800
State avg ▲ $166,971
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$3,085
$257/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,543
$212/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#25
of 65 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Meade County, South Dakota
Meade County near national levels
Meade County's effective tax rate of 1.034% slightly exceeds the national median of 0.84%, and its median property tax of $2,840 tops the national median of $2,690. The county's home values of $274,800 closely mirror the national average of $281,900.
Moderate taxes among South Dakota counties
Meade County ranks 42nd among South Dakota's 66 counties with an effective tax rate of 1.034%, slightly below the state average of 1.094%. Its median property tax of $2,840 exceeds the state average of $1,785 due to higher home values.
Second-highest in region by rate
Meade County's 1.034% rate ranks second in the eight-county region, trailing only Lincoln County's 1.181% and ahead of most other neighbors. Its $2,840 median tax is the highest among regional peers, reflecting both rate and home values.
What $274,800 home costs annually
The median Meade County home valued at $274,800 generates approximately $2,840 in annual property taxes. Homeowners with mortgages pay $3,085, while those without pay $2,543.
Challenge your home's valuation
Meade County residents paying nearly $2,840 annually should verify their assessments reflect current market rates. Even modest reductions through appeal can result in hundreds of dollars in annual tax savings.
How Meade County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Meade County
1.03%
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.