Property Taxes in South Dakota

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Median South Dakota effective property tax rate: 1.47%, significantly higher than the national median of 1.02%.
Median South Dakota home value: $0
Median annual South Dakota tax bill: $2,904, $504 higher than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.

How are property taxes in South Dakota calculated?

Property taxes in South Dakota are calculated based on the tax assessed value, which is often lower than the actual market value due to property tax exemptions such as the homestead or senior exemption.

Understanding your county's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you are in South Dakota, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.

Last Updated April 13, 2026

South Dakota Property Tax Bill Calculator

Property Assessed Value

$100,000

$1,500,000

$3,000,000

Median Effective Tax Rate

1.47%

Estimate Property Tax Bill

$0

How Does the South Dakota Property Tax Calculator Work?

Use this South Dakota property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies South Dakota's median effective tax rate of 1.47% to generate an estimated bill.

Enter your property's estimated assessed value — the value your county assessor assigns to your property, which is typically lower than market value after exemptions. Our calculator uses the median effective tax rate (actual bills divided by assessed market value), accounting for typical exemptions and providing a more accurate estimate than the statutory rate alone.

Note: your assessed value reflects any exemptions you currently hold. Your actual bill may be higher or lower depending on local levies, special assessments, and individual exemption eligibility. South Dakota's median property tax bill is $2,904, above the national median property tax bill of $2,400.

For a more localized estimate, scroll down to explore county and city-level property tax trends across South Dakota.

Property Tax Rates Across South Dakota

What Are Effective Property Tax Rates in South Dakota?

Local government entities set tax rates, which can vary widely across South Dakota. Each county estimates its required budget to fund public services and divides that by the total assessed value of all taxable property in its jurisdiction. This calculation produces the effective tax rate.

Below, compare any South Dakota county's effective rate to other counties in the state or the national median of 1.02%.

For instance, Hutchinson County has the highest effective property tax rate in South Dakota at 2.26%, while Corson County has the lowest at 0.44%.

Our median effective rate (your actual tax bill divided by the assessor's market value) accounts for all exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general statutory millage rate.

Property Tax Rates Across South Dakota

Source: Ownwell

0.44%

1.35%

2.26%

Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.

Median Effective South Dakota Tax Rate

1.47%

Median Effective United States Tax Rate

1.02%

Property Tax Rates Across South Dakota

County	10th Percentile	25th Percentile	Median Tax Rate	75th Percentile	90th Percentile
Beadle	0.76%	1.04%	1.57%	1.64%	1.83%
Brown	1.02%	1.35%	1.54%	1.64%	1.90%
Brule	0.60%	0.83%	1.51%	1.82%	1.90%
Campbell	0.61%	0.74%	1.58%	1.92%	2.40%
Corson	0.24%	0.30%	0.44%	0.93%	1.37%
Custer	0.68%	1.03%	1.17%	1.52%	1.70%
Fall River	0.77%	0.95%	1.23%	1.35%	1.61%
Hamlin	0.80%	1.08%	1.58%	2.13%	2.44%
Hutchinson	0.94%	1.48%	2.26%	2.85%	3.76%
Hyde	0.44%	0.45%	0.46%	0.64%	2.40%
Jones	0.65%	0.86%	1.32%	1.81%	1.95%
Lawrence	0.96%	1.10%	1.26%	1.54%	1.81%
Lincoln	1.06%	1.26%	1.54%	1.57%	1.61%
McCook	0.85%	0.95%	1.23%	1.76%	2.20%
Meade	0.92%	1.09%	1.27%	1.43%	1.60%
Miner	0.83%	0.90%	1.06%	1.76%	2.41%
Roberts	0.77%	1.04%	1.87%	2.28%	3.30%
Sanborn	0.68%	0.91%	1.90%	2.63%	3.11%
Spink	0.56%	0.98%	2.08%	2.53%	2.95%
Todd	0.55%	0.68%	0.87%	1.46%	1.53%
Tripp	0.64%	0.72%	1.24%	1.54%	1.85%
Turner	0.95%	1.12%	1.30%	1.67%	1.89%
Yankton	1.14%	1.47%	1.71%	1.87%	2.09%
Aurora	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Bennett	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Bon Homme	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Brookings	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Buffalo	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Butte	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Charles Mix	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Clark	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Clay	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Codington	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Davison	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Day	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Deuel	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Dewey	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Douglas	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Edmunds	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Faulk	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Grant	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Gregory	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Haakon	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Hand	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Hanson	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Harding	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Hughes	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Jackson	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Jerauld	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Kingsbury	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Lake	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Lyman	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
McPherson	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Marshall	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Mellette	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Minnehaha	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Moody	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Pennington	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Perkins	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Potter	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Stanley	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Sully	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Union	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Walworth	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Ziebach	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Source: Ownwell

Property Tax Assessment Values Across South Dakota

Understanding the distinction between "market value" and "assessed value" is crucial when examining property taxes in South Dakota.

The market value is what a willing buyer would pay to a willing seller in an open and competitive market. Location, property condition, and economic market trends often influence it. Each South Dakota county assessor estimates the market value for tax purposes.

The assessed value is the market value minus any applicable exemptions or limits determined by local laws and offerings. The tax assessed value is the figure used to calculate your property taxes or the amount multiplied by your tax rate to get your tax bill.

Assessment notices:

In South Dakota, assessment notices are sent in the spring each year. They'll typically reach your mailbox by the end of May.

Each property owner receives an assessment notice that contains both the market value and assessed value, along with an estimate of your property tax bill. South Dakota’s median property tax bill is $2,904, above the national median property tax bill of $2,400. For example, Lincoln has the highest median home price at $330,121, while Lincoln also has the highest median tax bill at $4,738.

Property Tax Assessment Values Across South Dakota

Source: Ownwell

$63,770

$196,946

$330,121

Median United States Market Value

$235,294

Property Tax Assessment Values Across South Dakota

County	10th Percentile	25th Percentile	Median Home Price	75th Percentile	90th Percentile
Beadle	$37,999	$76,662	$144,022	$250,837	$423,881
Brown	$24,467	$92,673	$163,408	$258,723	$397,474
Brule	$11,715	$62,724	$119,378	$229,260	$380,149
Campbell	$15,290	$36,070	$85,110	$221,880	$431,465
Corson	$9,744	$20,015	$65,358	$241,718	$418,872
Custer	$22,376	$92,694	$202,510	$345,535	$494,586
Fall River	$7,500	$35,350	$118,750	$249,290	$391,482
Hamlin	$20,034	$70,585	$142,856	$279,073	$465,520
Hutchinson	$3,645	$32,995	$80,005	$157,710	$288,316
Hyde	$24,231	$71,310	$202,729	$259,822	$325,046
Jones	$6,933	$24,606	$63,770	$144,756	$225,248
Lawrence	$15,740	$69,590	$191,920	$336,670	$511,022
Lincoln	$188,760	$254,714	$330,121	$471,592	$659,185
McCook	$19,100	$76,492	$169,400	$332,458	$540,533
Meade	$36,835	$153,315	$255,584	$354,478	$456,568
Miner	$1,773	$33,025	$120,374	$278,502	$451,868
Roberts	$7,492	$33,006	$73,659	$180,105	$357,940
Sanborn	$8,796	$29,108	$82,888	$238,101	$375,502
Spink	$6,372	$27,145	$67,370	$157,590	$381,821
Todd	$12,586	$44,983	$105,238	$187,766	$266,755
Tripp	$9,204	$41,267	$99,644	$186,784	$265,324
Turner	$39,919	$91,980	$178,956	$343,746	$526,014
Yankton	$18,820	$78,900	$144,000	$214,600	$321,340
Aurora	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Bennett	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Bon Homme	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Brookings	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Buffalo	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Butte	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Charles Mix	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Clark	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Clay	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Codington	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Davison	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Day	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Deuel	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Dewey	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Douglas	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Edmunds	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Faulk	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Grant	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Gregory	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Haakon	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Hand	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Hanson	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Harding	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Hughes	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Jackson	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Jerauld	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Kingsbury	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Lake	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Lyman	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
McPherson	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Marshall	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Mellette	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Minnehaha	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Moody	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Pennington	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Perkins	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Potter	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Stanley	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Sully	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Union	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Walworth	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Ziebach	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Source: Ownwell

Property Tax Bills Across South Dakota

How much are property tax bills across South Dakota?

Property tax bills in South Dakota are calculated by multiplying the property's assessed value by the local effective tax rate. The assessed value is determined by the county assessor and reflects the market value of the property minus any applicable exemptions.

South Dakota homeowners face varying tax obligations depending on their location. The median tax bill in Lincoln County is $4,738, while homeowners in Corson County pay a median of $653.

Factors including property size, recent improvements, and neighborhood comparables all influence the final assessed value, and therefore the tax bill.

Understanding these factors helps property owners evaluate their assessment accuracy and identify whether an informal review or formal appeal may be warranted.

Property Tax Bills Across South Dakota

Source: Ownwell

$653

$2,696

$4,738

Median South Dakota Tax Bill

$2,904

Median United States Tax Bill

$2,400

Property Tax Bills Across South Dakota

County	10th Percentile	25th Percentile	Median Tax Bill	75th Percentile	90th Percentile
Beadle	$502	$1,092	$1,998	$3,162	$4,580
Brown	$512	$1,461	$2,425	$3,659	$5,320
Brule	$226	$909	$1,815	$2,612	$3,654
Campbell	$388	$749	$1,285	$2,253	$3,287
Corson	$155	$334	$653	$1,120	$1,619
Custer	$466	$897	$2,667	$4,299	$5,970
Fall River	$91	$378	$1,379	$2,751	$4,050
Hamlin	$750	$1,464	$2,477	$3,836	$5,011
Hutchinson	$248	$955	$1,920	$3,103	$4,424
Hyde	$223	$556	$1,038	$1,311	$1,767
Jones	$125	$311	$902	$1,612	$2,395
Lawrence	$462	$1,167	$2,620	$4,270	$6,326
Lincoln	$2,563	$3,581	$4,738	$6,565	$8,988
McCook	$387	$1,219	$2,298	$3,786	$5,310
Meade	$1,363	$2,407	$3,429	$4,686	$5,786
Miner	$54	$584	$1,632	$3,032	$4,132
Roberts	$386	$869	$1,631	$2,773	$3,984
Sanborn	$279	$675	$1,539	$2,590	$3,594
Spink	$251	$637	$1,316	$2,286	$3,296
Todd	$194	$547	$966	$1,447	$1,877
Tripp	$195	$565	$1,120	$1,756	$2,570
Turner	$707	$1,463	$2,547	$4,133	$5,946
Yankton	$505	$1,411	$2,429	$3,546	$4,980
Aurora	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Bennett	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Bon Homme	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Brookings	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Buffalo	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Butte	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Charles Mix	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Clark	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Clay	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Codington	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Davison	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Day	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Deuel	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Dewey	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Douglas	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Edmunds	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Faulk	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Grant	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Gregory	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Haakon	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Hand	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Hanson	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Harding	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Hughes	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Jackson	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Jerauld	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Kingsbury	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Lake	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Lyman	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
McPherson	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Marshall	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Mellette	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Minnehaha	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Moody	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Pennington	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Perkins	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Potter	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Stanley	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Sully	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Union	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Walworth	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Ziebach	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Source: Ownwell

Frequently Asked Property Tax Questions in South Dakota

How are property taxes calculated in South Dakota?

Property taxes in South Dakota are calculated by multiplying your property's assessed value by the applicable tax rate set by local taxing authorities. The assessed value is determined by the county assessor and may differ from your property's market value depending on local assessment ratios and exemptions.

How do I appeal my property taxes in South Dakota?

To appeal your property taxes in South Dakota, you typically need to file a formal protest or appeal with your local appraisal district or assessor's office by the stated deadline. You'll need evidence such as comparable sales, a recent independent appraisal, or documentation of property condition issues. Ownwell can handle this entire process for you.

What property tax exemptions are available in South Dakota?

Common property tax exemptions in South Dakota include homestead exemptions for primary residences, senior citizen exemptions, veteran exemptions, and disability exemptions. Exemption amounts and eligibility requirements vary by county. Contact your local appraisal district or check Ownwell for details specific to your property.

When are property taxes due in South Dakota?

Property tax deadlines in South Dakota vary by county but typically include an assessment notice period in spring or early summer, followed by an appeal deadline, and a tax payment due date in the fall or winter. Check with your county assessor's office for specific dates in your area.

How can Ownwell help reduce my property taxes in South Dakota?

Ownwell provides professional property tax appeal services in South Dakota. Our team analyzes your assessment, gathers evidence, files all paperwork, and represents you at hearings — all with no upfront cost. You only pay a percentage of your savings if we successfully lower your tax bill.