Mellette County Property Taxes
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
55.5% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$69/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.98%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$84,100
State avg $181,021
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
N/A
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$732
$61/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#28
of 66 counties (1 = lowest)
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Homeowner context
What this means for a Mellette County homeowner
Use these county medians as a planning baseline. Your actual bill depends on assessed value, exemptions, millage, and local taxing districts.
Tax pressure
0.98%
0.04 percentage points below the state average
Typical bill
$825
$1,027 below the state median
State position
#28
Ranked from lowest to highest effective rate across 66 South Dakota counties.
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Mellette County, South Dakota
Mellette County has very high rate
Mellette County's effective tax rate of 1.529% is nearly double the national median of 0.84%, placing it among the most tax-heavy counties nationwide. The median property tax of $963 remains relatively modest due to the lowest median home value in the region at $63,000.
Third-highest rate in South Dakota
Mellette County ranks 3rd among South Dakota's 66 counties with an effective tax rate of 1.529%, significantly exceeding the state average of 1.094%. Only McPherson County (1.554%) and Lincoln County (1.181%) have higher rates.
Second-highest rate in eight-county region
Mellette County's 1.529% rate trails only McPherson County's 1.554% among all regional neighbors, making it one of the most punitive jurisdictions locally. The county's low home values help keep absolute tax bills manageable despite the high rate.
What $63,000 home costs annually
The median Mellette County home valued at $63,000 generates approximately $963 in annual property taxes—the lowest absolute amount in the region. With mortgage, residents pay $1,250; without, $925.
Verify your assessment immediately
Despite modest absolute tax bills, Mellette County's extreme 1.529% rate means even small assessment reductions yield meaningful savings. Filing an appeal is essential for homeowners questioning their valuations.
How Mellette County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Mellette County
0.98%
Effective rate
South Dakota Avg
1.02%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.88%
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.
Estimates are informational only and are not tax, legal, financial, or assessment appeal advice. Verify parcel-specific amounts with the county assessor or tax collector.