Miner County, SD Property Taxes (2026)

Miner County owners pay a median of $1,264 a year on a median home value of $114,100, an effective rate of 1.11%. That's the 27th-highest rate of 65 South Dakota counties with Census data, above the South Dakota county median of 1.08%.

Updated October 2026 · Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023)

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Effective tax rate

1.11%

27th highest of 65 in SD

Median annual bill

$1,264

~$105/month

Median home value

$114,100

South Dakota county median

1.08%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Miner County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Miner County's 1.11% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$1,267
Savings at 10–15% off
$127–$190
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Miner County vs. South Dakota vs. U.S. property tax rates

Miner County1.11%
South Dakota county median1.08%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Miner County's effective property tax rate is 1.11%, vs. 1.08% for the median South Dakota county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 27th of 65 in South Dakota. Effective rate = median tax bill ÷ median home value, so it already reflects typical exemptions. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023))

How to appeal your property taxes in Miner County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

    Check the assessed value from the Miner County Director of Equalization. Compare it to recent sales of similar homes nearby.

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Miner County deadline is Varies by county. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment year.

  3. 3

    Gather evidence

    Recent comparable sales, photos of condition issues, repair estimates or an independent appraisal.

  4. 4

    Present your case

    Submit evidence or attend a hearing with the County Director of Equalization.

  5. 5

    Get your decision

    If you win, your assessed value and bill go down. On a $1,264 bill, 10–15% off is $126–$190 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in South Dakota

South Dakota homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Miner County Director of Equalization for amounts.

Homestead exemption

For your primary residence. Reduces the value used to calculate your bill.

Senior / over-65

Many states add an exemption or freeze for owners 65 and older.

Disability

For homeowners with qualifying disabilities, often similar to the over-65 benefit.

Veterans

Disabled veterans may get partial or full exemptions depending on rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Miner County, South Dakota?
The median effective property tax rate in Miner County is 1.11%: a median annual bill of $1,264 on a median home value of $114,100. That's the 27th-highest rate of 65 South Dakota counties with Census data. Your own rate depends on which city, school district and special districts you're in. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023).
How much are property taxes in Miner County?
The median Miner County property tax bill is $1,264 a year, about $105 a month, compared with a South Dakota county median of $1,598.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Miner County?
The deadline to appeal in Miner County is Varies by county. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Miner County a high property tax area?
Miner County's 1.11% effective rate is above the South Dakota county median of 1.08% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 27th-highest rate of 65 South Dakota counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Miner County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Sanborn County

Rate: 1.26%

Median bill: $1,750

Lake County

Rate: 1.07%

Median bill: $2,463

Kingsbury County

Rate: 0.99%

Median bill: $1,588

Hanson County

Rate: 1.03%

Median bill: $1,973

McCook County

Rate: 0.98%

Median bill: $2,133

Davison County

Rate: 1.24%

Median bill: $2,361

Beadle County

Rate: 1.05%

Median bill: $1,879

Moody County

Rate: 1.08%

Median bill: $2,231

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