South Dakota Property Tax Rates 2026
Compare property tax rates across all 66 counties in South Dakota. The state average effective rate is 1.03% with a median annual tax bill of $1,851.
2026 Property Tax by County in South Dakota
| # | County | Effective Rate | Median Tax / Yr | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aurora County | 1.04% | $1,574 | $151,900 |
| 2 | Beadle County | 1.09% | $1,900 | $175,100 |
| 3 | Bennett County | 0.98% | $1,535 | $156,400 |
| 4 | Bon Homme County | 1.27% | $1,707 | $134,100 |
| 5 | Brookings County | 1.13% | $2,981 | $264,600 |
| 6 | Brown County | 1.18% | $2,598 | $221,100 |
| 7 | Brule County | 0.96% | $2,071 | $216,800 |
| 8 | Buffalo County | 0.40% | $473 | $117,800 |
| 9 | Butte County | 0.93% | $2,265 | $244,600 |
| 10 | Campbell County | 1.18% | $1,368 | $115,900 |
| 11 | Charles Mix County | 1.10% | $1,878 | $170,600 |
| 12 | Clark County | 0.88% | $1,389 | $158,400 |
| 13 | Clay County | 1.26% | $2,937 | $232,300 |
| 14 | Codington County | 0.97% | $2,308 | $237,700 |
| 15 | Corson County | 1.45% | $1,009 | $69,800 |
| 16 | Custer County | 0.77% | $2,879 | $372,100 |
| 17 | Davison County | 1.23% | $2,526 | $205,800 |
| 18 | Day County | 0.98% | $1,693 | $173,600 |
| 19 | Deuel County | 0.82% | $1,694 | $205,900 |
| 20 | Dewey County | 1.51% | $1,050 | $69,600 |
| 21 | Douglas County | 0.99% | $1,653 | $166,900 |
| 22 | Edmunds County | 0.80% | $1,313 | $163,300 |
| 23 | Fall River County | 1.00% | $1,940 | $193,200 |
| 24 | Faulk County | 0.62% | $916 | $147,500 |
| 25 | Grant County | 0.91% | $1,557 | $171,000 |
| 26 | Gregory County | 1.02% | $1,428 | $139,900 |
| 27 | Haakon County | 0.91% | $1,489 | $164,200 |
| 28 | Hamlin County | 1.11% | $2,313 | $208,600 |
| 29 | Hand County | 0.89% | $1,413 | $159,300 |
| 30 | Hanson County | 1.04% | $1,979 | $191,200 |
| 31 | Harding County | 1.12% | $1,863 | $166,100 |
| 32 | Hughes County | 1.10% | $2,659 | $242,000 |
| 33 | Hutchinson County | 1.15% | $1,867 | $163,000 |
| 34 | Hyde County | 0.96% | $1,743 | $181,600 |
| 35 | Jackson County | 0.65% | $760 | $117,300 |
| 36 | Jerauld County | 0.84% | $1,265 | $150,800 |
| 37 | Jones County | 0.94% | $1,313 | $139,600 |
| 38 | Kingsbury County | 1.01% | $1,704 | $169,500 |
| 39 | Lake County | 1.03% | $2,546 | $247,600 |
| 40 | Lawrence County | 0.79% | $2,744 | $346,500 |
| 41 | Lincoln County | 1.15% | $3,990 | $348,300 |
| 42 | Lyman County | 0.91% | $1,506 | $165,800 |
| 43 | Marshall County | 0.87% | $1,359 | $156,500 |
| 44 | McCook County | 1.06% | $2,444 | $230,100 |
| 45 | McPherson County | 1.55% | $1,323 | $85,600 |
| 46 | Meade County | 1.01% | $3,129 | $310,900 |
| 47 | Mellette County | 0.98% | $825 | $84,100 |
| 48 | Miner County | 0.92% | $1,306 | $142,600 |
| 49 | Minnehaha County | 1.14% | $3,281 | $287,600 |
| 50 | Moody County | 1.10% | $2,500 | $226,500 |
| 51 | Oglala Lakota County | 0.38% | $199 | $52,900 |
| 52 | Pennington County | 1.08% | $3,265 | $302,200 |
| 53 | Perkins County | 1.29% | $1,478 | $114,600 |
| 54 | Potter County | 1.42% | $1,717 | $121,300 |
| 55 | Roberts County | 0.97% | $1,492 | $154,500 |
| 56 | Sanborn County | 1.17% | $1,586 | $135,600 |
| 57 | Spink County | 1.28% | $1,584 | $123,300 |
| 58 | Stanley County | 1.32% | $2,679 | $203,500 |
| 59 | Sully County | 0.83% | $1,715 | $205,400 |
| 60 | Todd County | 1.81% | $975 | $53,900 |
| 61 | Tripp County | 0.95% | $1,262 | $132,900 |
| 62 | Turner County | 0.98% | $2,181 | $222,900 |
| 63 | Union County | 1.10% | $3,317 | $301,100 |
| 64 | Walworth County | 1.31% | $1,792 | $136,600 |
| 65 | Yankton County | 1.06% | $2,388 | $225,900 |
| 66 | Ziebach County | 0.62% | $613 | $99,600 |
About South Dakota Property Taxes
South Dakota has 66 counties, each with its own property tax rate set by local taxing authorities. The state's average effective rate of 1.03% is above the national average of 0.92%.
Use our property tax calculator to estimate your annual tax bill based on your specific home value and county.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax rate in South Dakota?
The average effective property tax rate in South Dakota is 1.03%, based on the median property tax paid divided by median home value across all 66 counties.
Which county in South Dakota has the lowest property tax?
The lowest effective rate in South Dakota is in Oglala Lakota County at 0.38%.
Which county has the highest property tax in South Dakota?
The highest effective rate is in Todd County at 1.81%.
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. Variables: B25103 (Median Real Estate Taxes Paid), B25077 (Median Home Value). Public domain. Effective rate = median tax ÷ median home value × 100.