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Yankton County

Yankton County, South Dakota

Effective Tax Rate

1.13%

Median Annual Tax

$2,347

How Yankton County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Yankton County$2,347
South Dakota State Average$1,785
National Average$1,924

Yankton County

1.13%

Effective rate

South Dakota Avg

1.07%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Tax by Mortgage Status

With Mortgage

$2,409

per year

Without Mortgage

$2,234

per year

Estimate Your Property Tax

$

Annual Tax

$2,347

Monthly Escrow

$196

Effective Rate

1.13%

vs. South Dakota State Average▲ 31.5% above
vs. National Average▼ 12.8% below
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Yankton County, South Dakota?
The effective property tax rate in Yankton County, South Dakota is 1.13%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Yankton County?
The median annual property tax payment in Yankton County is $2,347. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,409, while those without a mortgage pay $2,234.
How does Yankton County compare to the South Dakota average?
Yankton County's effective tax rate of 1.13% is higher than the South Dakota state average of 1.07%. The median annual property tax in Yankton County is $2,347, compared to the state average of $1,785.
What is the median home value in Yankton County, South Dakota?
The median home value in Yankton County, South Dakota is $208,200, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
How are property taxes calculated in South Dakota?
Property taxes in South Dakota are calculated based on the assessed value of your property multiplied by the local mill levy (tax rate). The assessed value is determined by your county assessor and may differ from market value. Homeowners may qualify for exemptions such as homestead, senior, veteran, or disability exemptions that can reduce the taxable value. Tax rates vary by county and include levies for schools, municipal services, and special districts.

Counties with Similar Tax Rates

Pennington County(SD)

Rate1.13%
Median Tax$3,049

Brookings County(SD)

Rate1.13%
Median Tax$2,795

Hutchinson County(SD)

Rate1.12%
Median Tax$1,793

Union County(SD)

Rate1.11%
Median Tax$2,997
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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.

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