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.
All 65 South Dakota Counties
| County | Eff. Tax Rate | Median Home Value | Median Annual Tax Bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora County → | 1.08% | $129,000 | $1,393 |
| Beadle County → | 1.05% | $178,400 | $1,879 |
| Bennett County → | 1.03% | $138,600 | $1,424 |
| Bon Homme County → | 1.25% | $120,300 | $1,499 |
| Brookings County → | 1.13% | $246,300 | $2,795 |
| Brown County → | 1.20% | $212,900 | $2,553 |
| Brule County → | 0.85% | $205,500 | $1,744 |
| Buffalo County → | 0.78% | $108,000 | $843 |
| Butte County → | 1.06% | $207,700 | $2,197 |
| Campbell County → | 1.44% | $87,900 | $1,266 |
| Charles Mix County → | 1.08% | $169,200 | $1,823 |
| Clark County → | 0.98% | $141,900 | $1,392 |
| Clay County → | 1.30% | $221,800 | $2,879 |
| Codington County → | 1.06% | $218,000 | $2,310 |
| Corson County → | 1.34% | $73,800 | $987 |
| Custer County → | 0.78% | $327,200 | $2,549 |
| Davison County → | 1.24% | $190,000 | $2,361 |
| Day County → | 1.03% | $155,100 | $1,598 |
| Deuel County → | 0.82% | $180,100 | $1,477 |
| Dewey County → | 1.34% | $75,400 | $1,009 |
| Douglas County → | 1.17% | $125,000 | $1,466 |
| Edmunds County → | 0.87% | $163,600 | $1,417 |
| Fall River County → | 1.06% | $176,300 | $1,876 |
| Faulk County → | 0.76% | $124,100 | $946 |
| Grant County → | 0.85% | $179,400 | $1,527 |
| Gregory County → | 1.10% | $129,000 | $1,419 |
| Haakon County → | 0.85% | $153,200 | $1,297 |
| Hamlin County → | 1.09% | $207,700 | $2,264 |
| Hand County → | 0.90% | $152,100 | $1,373 |
| Hanson County → | 1.03% | $192,400 | $1,973 |
| Harding County → | 0.93% | $156,400 | $1,460 |
| Hughes County → | 1.14% | $221,100 | $2,526 |
| Hutchinson County → | 1.12% | $160,500 | $1,793 |
| Hyde County → | 1.23% | $134,500 | $1,650 |
| Jerauld County → | 0.95% | $127,000 | $1,212 |
| Jones County → | 1.16% | $117,100 | $1,357 |
| Kingsbury County → | 0.99% | $159,600 | $1,588 |
| Lake County → | 1.07% | $231,000 | $2,463 |
| Lawrence County → | 0.86% | $310,800 | $2,671 |
| Lincoln County → | 1.18% | $323,500 | $3,822 |
| Lyman County → | 1.01% | $156,500 | $1,581 |
| Marshall County → | 0.91% | $147,200 | $1,336 |
| McCook County → | 0.98% | $217,300 | $2,133 |
| McPherson County → | 1.55% | $78,400 | $1,218 |
| Meade County → | 1.03% | $274,800 | $2,840 |
| Mellette County → | 1.53% | $63,000 | $963 |
| Miner County → | 1.11% | $114,100 | $1,264 |
| Minnehaha County → | 1.16% | $266,600 | $3,090 |
| Moody County → | 1.08% | $206,300 | $2,231 |
| Oglala Lakota County → | 0.44% | $45,600 | $199 |
| Pennington County → | 1.13% | $270,400 | $3,049 |
| Perkins County → | 1.33% | $105,900 | $1,405 |
| Potter County → | 1.37% | $121,300 | $1,663 |
| Roberts County → | 1.05% | $139,100 | $1,460 |
| Sanborn County → | 1.26% | $138,500 | $1,750 |
| Spink County → | 1.31% | $117,400 | $1,539 |
| Stanley County → | 1.43% | $169,900 | $2,423 |
| Sully County → | 0.85% | $198,700 | $1,697 |
| Todd County → | 2.23% | $45,200 | $1,006 |
| Tripp County → | 0.90% | $137,100 | $1,237 |
| Turner County → | 1.04% | $199,000 | $2,072 |
| Union County → | 1.11% | $269,500 | $2,997 |
| Walworth County → | 1.44% | $130,000 | $1,866 |
| Yankton County → | 1.13% | $208,200 | $2,347 |
| Ziebach County → | 0.59% | $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
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- Review your annual assessment notice from your local assessor.
- File your appeal before the deadline (Varies by county).
- Gather evidence: recent comparable sales, photos of property condition issues, and any independent appraisals.
- Attend a hearing or submit your evidence for review.
- Receive a decision on your assessed value.
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