South Dakota property tax
Midwest region · 65 counties · Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)
South Dakota has a population-weighted effective property-tax rate of 1.12% of home value (Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)) — +3.5% versus the US average of 1.08%, above the US average effective rate. The typical bill is about $2,575 on a median home worth around $230,926. South Dakota ranks #17 of 51 states by property-tax rate (1 = highest). Within the state, Todd County is highest at 2.23% and Oglala Lakota County is lowest at 0.44%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
South Dakota property tax at a glance
| Figure | South Dakota |
|---|---|
| Effective property-tax rate (pop-weighted) | 1.12% |
| Median-of-counties rate | 1.08% |
| Typical median bill | $2,575 |
| Typical median home value | $230,926 |
| Versus US average rate | +3.5% (US avg 1.08%) |
| State rank (1 = highest of 51) | #17 |
| Counties | 65 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
South Dakota counties ranked by property-tax rate
Counties in South Dakota, highest effective rate first (top 40 of 65 shown). Counties with their own page are linked.
| Rank | County | Median tax/yr | Median home value | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Todd County | $1,006 | $45,200 | 2.23% |
| 2 | McPherson County | $1,218 | $78,400 | 1.55% |
| 3 | Mellette County | $963 | $63,000 | 1.53% |
| 4 | Campbell County | $1,266 | $87,900 | 1.44% |
| 5 | Walworth County | $1,866 | $130,000 | 1.44% |
| 6 | Stanley County | $2,423 | $169,900 | 1.43% |
| 7 | Potter County | $1,663 | $121,300 | 1.37% |
| 8 | Dewey County | $1,009 | $75,400 | 1.34% |
| 9 | Corson County | $987 | $73,800 | 1.34% |
| 10 | Perkins County | $1,405 | $105,900 | 1.33% |
| 11 | Spink County | $1,539 | $117,400 | 1.31% |
| 12 | Clay County | $2,879 | $221,800 | 1.30% |
| 13 | Sanborn County | $1,750 | $138,500 | 1.26% |
| 14 | Bon Homme County | $1,499 | $120,300 | 1.25% |
| 15 | Davison County | $2,361 | $190,000 | 1.24% |
| 16 | Hyde County | $1,650 | $134,500 | 1.23% |
| 17 | Brown County | $2,553 | $212,900 | 1.20% |
| 18 | Lincoln County | $3,822 | $323,500 | 1.18% |
| 19 | Douglas County | $1,466 | $125,000 | 1.17% |
| 20 | Jones County | $1,357 | $117,100 | 1.16% |
| 21 | Minnehaha County | $3,090 | $266,600 | 1.16% |
| 22 | Hughes County | $2,526 | $221,100 | 1.14% |
| 23 | Brookings County | $2,795 | $246,300 | 1.14% |
| 24 | Pennington County | $3,049 | $270,400 | 1.13% |
| 25 | Yankton County | $2,347 | $208,200 | 1.13% |
| 26 | Hutchinson County | $1,793 | $160,500 | 1.12% |
| 27 | Union County | $2,997 | $269,500 | 1.11% |
| 28 | Miner County | $1,264 | $114,100 | 1.11% |
| 29 | Gregory County | $1,419 | $129,000 | 1.10% |
| 30 | Hamlin County | $2,264 | $207,700 | 1.09% |
| 31 | Moody County | $2,231 | $206,300 | 1.08% |
| 32 | Aurora County | $1,393 | $129,000 | 1.08% |
| 33 | Charles Mix County | $1,823 | $169,200 | 1.08% |
| 34 | Lake County | $2,463 | $231,000 | 1.07% |
| 35 | Fall River County | $1,876 | $176,300 | 1.06% |
| 36 | Codington County | $2,310 | $218,000 | 1.06% |
| 37 | Butte County | $2,197 | $207,700 | 1.06% |
| 38 | Beadle County | $1,879 | $178,400 | 1.05% |
| 39 | Roberts County | $1,460 | $139,100 | 1.05% |
| 40 | Turner County | $2,072 | $199,000 | 1.04% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
How South Dakota compares with other states
| State | Effective rate | Median bill | vs US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota (this state) | 1.12% | $2,575 | +3.5% |
| Maine | 1.12% | $3,110 | +4.1% |
| Massachusetts | 1.11% | $5,837 | +2.7% |
| Alaska | 1.10% | $3,717 | +1.7% |
| Minnesota | 1.05% | $3,274 | -2.7% |
| Maryland | 1.04% | $4,155 | -4.0% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the property-tax rate in South Dakota?
South Dakota's population-weighted effective property-tax rate is 1.12% of home value (Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)), +3.5% versus the US average of 1.08%. The typical bill works out to about $2,575 on a $230,926 home. It ranks #17 of 51 states (1 = highest).
Which South Dakota county has the highest property tax?
In South Dakota, Todd County has the highest effective property-tax rate at 2.23% (median tax $1,006). The lowest is Oglala Lakota County at 0.44%. Source: Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year).
Is property tax high in South Dakota?
South Dakota is above average on property tax at a 1.12% effective rate, above the US average effective rate. The median South Dakota home is worth about $230,926 and the median bill is around $2,575. Rates vary widely between its 65 counties.
How is the South Dakota property-tax rate calculated?
It is a population-weighted average of each county's effective rate (median real estate taxes paid / median home value), using Census ACS 2023 5-year tables B25103 and B25077. A median-of-counties rate (1.08%) is also computed as a check. These are area medians, not statutory mill rates.
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Source & accuracy
State figures aggregate county-level Census ACS (2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)) data (median real estate taxes paid B25103, median home value B25077), population-weighted. US public domain. These are area medians, not statutory rates or your individual bill — your property tax depends on your assessed value, exemptions and local levy. Verify with your county assessor. See our methodology and disclaimer.
Last updated: 2026-06-20