South Dakota property tax calculator
Estimate your South Dakota property tax by county. The statewide average effective rate is 1.00%, #16 of 51 among states and DC. Pick your county below for a closer number.
Pick your state and county and enter your home value. Your estimate shows up here.
An estimate, not a tax bill. Effective rates are county medians of taxes paid divided by home value (Tax Foundation 2025, ACS 2020-2024). Your bill depends on your exemptions, school district and local levies.
South Dakota property tax rates by county
Effective rate = median property tax paid divided by median home value, owner-occupied homes. Counties with a link have a Grove Hopper appeal guide with the deadline and forms.
| County | Rate | Median tax | Median home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora County | 0.97% | $1,574 | $151,900 |
| Beadle County | 1.01% | $1,900 | $175,100 |
| Bennett County | 0.92% | $1,535 | $156,400 |
| Bon Homme County | 1.10% | $1,707 | $134,100 |
| Brookings County | 1.11% | $2,981 | $264,600 |
| Brown County | 1.07% | $2,598 | $221,100 |
| Brule County | 0.82% | $2,071 | $216,800 |
| Buffalo County | 0.20% | $473 | $117,800 |
| Butte County | 0.88% | $2,265 | $244,600 |
| Campbell County | 1.03% | $1,368 | $115,900 |
| Charles Mix County | 0.97% | $1,878 | $170,600 |
| Clark County | 0.76% | $1,389 | $158,400 |
| Clay County | 1.13% | $2,937 | $232,300 |
| Codington County | 0.96% | $2,308 | $237,700 |
| Corson County | 1.18% | $1,009 | $69,800 |
| Custer County | 0.71% | $2,879 | $372,100 |
| Davison County | 1.14% | $2,526 | $205,800 |
| Day County | 0.78% | $1,693 | $173,600 |
| Deuel County | 0.76% | $1,694 | $205,900 |
| Dewey County | 0.95% | $1,050 | $69,600 |
| Douglas County | 0.84% | $1,653 | $166,900 |
| Edmunds County | 0.81% | $1,313 | $163,300 |
| Fall River County | 1.03% | $1,940 | $193,200 |
| Faulk County | 0.75% | $916 | $147,500 |
| Grant County | 0.92% | $1,557 | $171,000 |
| Gregory County | 0.76% | $1,428 | $139,900 |
| Haakon County | 0.74% | $1,489 | $164,200 |
| Hamlin County | 1.02% | $2,313 | $208,600 |
| Hand County | 0.80% | $1,413 | $159,300 |
| Hanson County | 0.82% | $1,979 | $191,200 |
| Harding County | 0.98% | $1,863 | $166,100 |
| Hughes County | 1.03% | $2,659 | $242,000 |
| Hutchinson County | 0.91% | $1,867 | $163,000 |
| Hyde County | 1.03% | $1,743 | $181,600 |
| Jackson County | 0.69% | $760 | $117,300 |
| Jerauld County | 0.83% | $1,265 | $150,800 |
| Jones County | 0.99% | $1,313 | $139,600 |
| Kingsbury County | 0.93% | $1,704 | $169,500 |
| Lake County | 0.93% | $2,546 | $247,600 |
| Lawrence County | 0.77% | $2,744 | $346,500 |
| Lincoln County | 1.12% | $3,990 | $348,300 |
| Lyman County | 0.96% | $1,506 | $165,800 |
| Marshall County | 0.67% | $1,359 | $156,500 |
| McCook County | 0.92% | $2,444 | $230,100 |
| McPherson County | 1.10% | $1,323 | $85,600 |
| Meade County | 0.91% | $3,129 | $310,900 |
| Mellette County | 0.62% | $825 | $84,100 |
| Miner County | 0.70% | $1,306 | $142,600 |
| Minnehaha County | 1.06% | $3,281 | $287,600 |
| Moody County | 0.87% | $2,500 | $226,500 |
| Pennington County | 1.00% | $3,265 | $302,200 |
| Perkins County | 0.97% | $1,478 | $114,600 |
| Potter County | 1.23% | $1,717 | $121,300 |
| Roberts County | 0.69% | $1,492 | $154,500 |
| Sanborn County | 0.59% | $1,586 | $135,600 |
| Spink County | 0.98% | $1,584 | $123,300 |
| Stanley County | 1.11% | $2,679 | $203,500 |
| Sully County | 0.86% | $1,715 | $205,400 |
| Todd County | 0.74% | $975 | $53,900 |
| Tripp County | 0.69% | $1,262 | $132,900 |
| Turner County | 1.01% | $2,181 | $222,900 |
| Union County | 1.12% | $3,317 | $301,100 |
| Walworth County | 1.12% | $1,792 | $136,600 |
| Yankton County | 0.99% | $2,388 | $225,900 |
| Ziebach County | 0.62% | $613 | $99,600 |
South Dakota property tax FAQs
What is the average property tax rate in South Dakota?
South Dakota's average effective property tax rate is 1.00% of home value, which ranks #16 of 51 among the states and DC (#1 is highest). Source: Tax Foundation 2025 (ACS 2020-2024 median taxes paid / median home value).
How much is property tax on a $400,000 home in South Dakota?
At the South Dakota average of 1.00%, about $4,000 a year. By county it ranges from about $800 in Buffalo County (0.20%) to about $4,920 in Potter County (1.23%).
Which South Dakota county has the highest property tax rate?
Potter County has the highest average effective rate in the dataset at 1.23%. Buffalo County has the lowest at 0.20%. Source: Tax Foundation 2025 (ACS 2020-2024 median taxes paid / median home value).
How can I lower my South Dakota property tax bill?
The main lever is your assessed value. If it is higher than what similar nearby homes sell for, you can appeal it, and also check whether you qualify for exemptions. Appeals are filed by the homeowner with the county or local board, and deadlines vary by county.
Appealing in South Dakota? See the South Dakota county appeal guides →
Source: Tax Foundation 2025 (ACS 2020-2024 median taxes paid / median home value), taxfoundation.org. Estimates are not tax bills. Grove Hopper is a research tool with reminders and document preparation, not attorneys, accountants or a tax firm.