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South Dakota Property Tax Rates by County (2026)

Compare effective property tax rates across 65 South Dakota counties. Homeowners who believe their property is over-assessed can appeal their assessment. The deadline to appeal is Varies by county.

Effective Tax Rate

1.08%

Higher than the national median of 1.02%

Median Home Value

$156,500

Median Annual Tax Bill

$1,598

How Are Property Taxes Calculated in South Dakota?

Property taxes in South Dakota are based on the assessed value of your property multiplied by local tax rates set by school districts, municipalities, and other taxing authorities. The median effective tax rate across South Dakota counties is 1.08%, which is above the national median of 1.02%.

If you believe your property's assessed value is too high, you have the right to appeal the assessment. TaxDrop handles the entire process — you only pay if we save you $500 or more.

All 65 South Dakota Counties

CountyEff. Tax RateMedian Home ValueMedian Annual Tax Bill
Aurora County1.08%$129,000$1,393
Beadle County1.05%$178,400$1,879
Bennett County1.03%$138,600$1,424
Bon Homme County1.25%$120,300$1,499
Brookings County1.13%$246,300$2,795
Brown County1.20%$212,900$2,553
Brule County0.85%$205,500$1,744
Buffalo County0.78%$108,000$843
Butte County1.06%$207,700$2,197
Campbell County1.44%$87,900$1,266
Charles Mix County1.08%$169,200$1,823
Clark County0.98%$141,900$1,392
Clay County1.30%$221,800$2,879
Codington County1.06%$218,000$2,310
Corson County1.34%$73,800$987
Custer County0.78%$327,200$2,549
Davison County1.24%$190,000$2,361
Day County1.03%$155,100$1,598
Deuel County0.82%$180,100$1,477
Dewey County1.34%$75,400$1,009
Douglas County1.17%$125,000$1,466
Edmunds County0.87%$163,600$1,417
Fall River County1.06%$176,300$1,876
Faulk County0.76%$124,100$946
Grant County0.85%$179,400$1,527
Gregory County1.10%$129,000$1,419
Haakon County0.85%$153,200$1,297
Hamlin County1.09%$207,700$2,264
Hand County0.90%$152,100$1,373
Hanson County1.03%$192,400$1,973
Harding County0.93%$156,400$1,460
Hughes County1.14%$221,100$2,526
Hutchinson County1.12%$160,500$1,793
Hyde County1.23%$134,500$1,650
Jerauld County0.95%$127,000$1,212
Jones County1.16%$117,100$1,357
Kingsbury County0.99%$159,600$1,588
Lake County1.07%$231,000$2,463
Lawrence County0.86%$310,800$2,671
Lincoln County1.18%$323,500$3,822
Lyman County1.01%$156,500$1,581
Marshall County0.91%$147,200$1,336
McCook County0.98%$217,300$2,133
McPherson County1.55%$78,400$1,218
Meade County1.03%$274,800$2,840
Mellette County1.53%$63,000$963
Miner County1.11%$114,100$1,264
Minnehaha County1.16%$266,600$3,090
Moody County1.08%$206,300$2,231
Oglala Lakota County0.44%$45,600$199
Pennington County1.13%$270,400$3,049
Perkins County1.33%$105,900$1,405
Potter County1.37%$121,300$1,663
Roberts County1.05%$139,100$1,460
Sanborn County1.26%$138,500$1,750
Spink County1.31%$117,400$1,539
Stanley County1.43%$169,900$2,423
Sully County0.85%$198,700$1,697
Todd County2.23%$45,200$1,006
Tripp County0.90%$137,100$1,237
Turner County1.04%$199,000$2,072
Union County1.11%$269,500$2,997
Walworth County1.44%$130,000$1,866
Yankton County1.13%$208,200$2,347
Ziebach County0.59%$101,700$595

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Key Highlights

Highest Tax Rate

2.23%

Todd County

Lowest Tax Rate

0.44%

Oglala Lakota County

Highest Tax Bill

$3,822

Lincoln County

Lowest Tax Bill

$199

Oglala Lakota County

Think your property is over-assessed?

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How to Appeal Your South Dakota Property Taxes

Filing a property tax appeal in South Dakota is your legal right. Here is the basic process:

  1. Review your annual assessment notice from your local assessor.
  2. File your appeal before the deadline (Varies by county).
  3. Gather evidence: recent comparable sales, photos of property condition issues, and any independent appraisals.
  4. Attend a hearing or submit your evidence for review.
  5. Receive a decision on your assessed value.

TaxDrop handles this entire process for you. Our experts analyze your property, build your case, and represent you. You only pay if we save you $500 or more.

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