Ziebach County Property Taxes
Ziebach County, South Dakota
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
66.7% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$50/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.59%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$101,700
State avg ▼ $166,971
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$586
$49/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$609
$51/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#2
of 65 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Ziebach County, South Dakota
Ziebach has among America's lowest tax rates
Ziebach County's effective tax rate of 0.585% ranks in the nation's lowest quartile, well below the national median of 0.84%. Despite this favorable rate, the county's median property tax of just $595 annually reflects both its low tax rate and the state's lowest median home values at $101,700.
Ziebach is South Dakota's most tax-friendly county
At 0.585%, Ziebach's effective rate is dramatically lower than South Dakota's state average of 1.094%—making it the most affordable county for property taxes in the state. Residents pay a median of only $595 annually, less than one-third of the state median tax of $1,785.
Ziebach undercuts all nearby counties on taxes
Ziebach County's effective rate of 0.585% is less than half that of neighboring Yankton County (1.127%), resulting in annual taxes of $595 versus $2,347 on comparable-value homes. This dramatic difference makes Ziebach one of the most tax-advantaged rural counties in the Upper Midwest.
Median Ziebach home costs just $50 yearly in tax
On Ziebach's median home value of $101,700, the effective tax rate of 0.585% results in roughly $595 in annual property taxes—among the lowest in America. Homeowners with mortgages average $586, while those without pay $609, reflecting minimal variation across the county's assessed properties.
Even low assessments deserve verification
Ziebach homeowners should still verify their property assessments periodically, as errors can occur regardless of county tax rates. Filing an appeal with the county assessor costs nothing and can further reduce your already-favorable tax burden.
How Ziebach County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Ziebach County
0.59%
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.