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South Dakota Property Tax Calculator
South Dakota homeowners pay a median $2,724 a year in property tax, 1.06% of a median $257,400 home: the 18th highest effective rate of the 50 states and DC.
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Effective property tax rates in South Dakota counties
| County | Rate | Median tax | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County | 1.15% | $3,990 | $348,300 |
| Minnehaha County | 1.14% | $3,281 | $287,600 |
| Pennington County | 1.08% | $3,265 | $302,200 |
Property tax in South Dakota by home value, at 1.06%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $130,000 | $1,375 | $115 |
| $190,000 | $2,010 | $168 |
| $260,000 | $2,751 | $229 |
| $390,000 | $4,126 | $344 |
| $510,000 | $5,396 | $450 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in South Dakota, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at South Dakota's median home value and rate.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in South Dakota?
The effective rate is 1.06%: homeowners pay a median $2,724 a year on a median $257,400 home, above the national 0.94%.
How much is property tax on a $300,000 house in South Dakota?
About $3,174 a year at South Dakota's effective rate, though it varies by county: from 1.08% in Pennington County to 1.15% in Lincoln County.
Do South Dakota homeowners with a mortgage pay more?
Owners with a mortgage report a median $2,955, against $2,390 for those without, mostly because recent buyers own pricier, more recently assessed homes.
Where can I check my South Dakota property tax bill?
Your county assessor or treasurer: the assessor sets your home's taxable value and handles exemption applications; the treasurer or tax collector bills and collects.
Property tax by county in South Dakota
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