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South Dakota Property Tax Estimator

Estimate property tax for any county in South Dakota, based on median effective rates from the US Census Bureau. Covers 66 counties.

Lowest county rate

0.20%

Buffalo County

Highest county rate

1.23%

Potter County

Counties covered

66

Data vintage

2024

Aurora County median effective rate0.97%
County median tax paid (2024)$1,574
Rates updated for June 2026

Estimated property tax for a $300,000 home in Aurora County

Estimated annual

$2,910

Estimated monthly

$243

This is an estimate based on the county median effective rate, not a precise tax bill. Your actual property tax depends on your home's assessed value, local mill rate, and any exemptions you qualify for.

This calculator is for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax advice. Consult a qualified tax professional for your specific situation. Rates last verified June 2026.

Verify rates on Tax Foundation — "Property Taxes by State and County, 2026" by Janelle Fritts

South Dakota property tax rates by county

Sorted highest to lowest median effective rate. Source: Tax Foundation — "Property Taxes by State and County, 2026" by Janelle Fritts.

CountyMedian tax paidMedian effective rateYoY change
Potter County$1,7171.23%+0.2%
Corson County$1,0091.18%-0.8%
Davison County$2,5261.14%+3.8%
Clay County$2,9371.13%-1.0%
Lincoln County$3,9901.12%+1.3%
Union County$3,3171.12%+7.4%
Walworth County$1,7921.12%-6.8%
Brookings County$2,9811.11%+3.5%
Stanley County$2,6791.11%+7.3%
Bon Homme County$1,7071.10%+10.5%
McPherson County$1,3231.10%+5.4%
Brown County$2,5981.07%-1.3%
Minnehaha County$3,2811.06%+3.0%
Campbell County$1,3681.03%+4.8%
Fall River County$1,9401.03%+0.3%
Hughes County$2,6591.03%+2.1%
Hyde County$1,7431.03%+2.5%
Hamlin County$2,3131.02%-0.9%
Beadle County$1,9001.01%-1.9%
Turner County$2,1811.01%+2.1%
Pennington County$3,2651.00%+3.9%
Jones County$1,3130.99%-6.1%
Yankton County$2,3880.99%-1.3%
Harding County$1,8630.98%+23.8%
Spink County$1,5840.98%-0.2%
Aurora County$1,5740.97%+9.6%
Charles Mix County$1,8780.97%-0.1%
Perkins County$1,4780.97%+2.0%
Codington County$2,3080.96%-3.1%
Lyman County$1,5060.96%-7.6%
Dewey County$1,0500.95%+0.9%
Kingsbury County$1,7040.93%+4.1%
Lake County$2,5460.93%+0.3%
Bennett County$1,5350.92%+4.6%
Grant County$1,5570.92%-1.1%
McCook County$2,4440.92%+11.1%
Hutchinson County$1,8670.91%+1.0%
Meade County$3,1290.91%+6.9%
Butte County$2,2650.88%0.0%
Moody County$2,5000.87%+8.7%
Sully County$1,7150.86%-2.0%
Douglas County$1,6530.84%+9.4%
Jerauld County$1,2650.83%+1.2%
Brule County$2,0710.82%+15.2%
Hanson County$1,9790.82%-2.7%
Edmunds County$1,3130.81%-10.1%
Hand County$1,4130.80%-0.2%
Day County$1,6930.78%+2.8%
Lawrence County$2,7440.77%-0.3%
Clark County$1,3890.76%-3.2%
Deuel County$1,6940.76%+11.3%
Gregory County$1,4280.76%-2.4%
Faulk County$9160.75%-6.1%
Haakon County$1,4890.74%+11.4%
Todd County$9750.74%-6.0%
Custer County$2,8790.71%+9.6%
Miner County$1,3060.70%+0.2%
Jackson County$7600.69%N/A
Roberts County$1,4920.69%-0.9%
Tripp County$1,2620.69%-1.0%
Marshall County$1,3590.67%-1.3%
Mellette County$8250.62%-16.9%
Ziebach County$6130.62%-0.1%
Sanborn County$1,5860.59%-12.1%
Buffalo County$4730.20%-45.6%

Median effective rate = total real estate taxes paid ÷ total home value, for owner-occupied housing (2024 American Community Survey). YoY change is the inflation-adjusted change in taxes paid, 2023–2024. "N/A" indicates the Census Bureau's sample size was too small for a reliable county-level estimate.

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in South Dakota?
South Dakota's effective property tax rate varies significantly by county — from about 0.20% in Buffalo County to about 1.23% in Potter County. This is based on the median amount homeowners actually pay relative to their home's value (US Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey), not a single statutory rate. Select your county above to see its specific median rate.
What county has the highest property tax rate in South Dakota?
Potter County has the highest median effective property tax rate in South Dakota, at approximately 1.23%. This means homeowners there typically pay about 1.23% of their home's value in property tax each year, based on US Census Bureau data. Actual bills vary by individual assessment and any exemptions.
What county has the lowest property tax rate in South Dakota?
Buffalo County has the lowest median effective property tax rate in South Dakota, at approximately 0.20%. This means homeowners there typically pay about 0.20% of their home's value in property tax each year, based on US Census Bureau data. Actual bills vary by individual assessment and any exemptions.
Why is this an estimate and not my exact property tax bill?
Property tax in South Dakota, like everywhere in the US, is calculated using your home's assessed value and the local mill rate set by your county, city, and school district — not a flat statewide percentage. Our estimator uses the county median effective rate (what a typical homeowner actually pays, relative to home value) to give you a reasonable estimate. Your actual bill depends on your specific assessment and any exemptions you qualify for.
Why don't all South Dakota counties show data?
1 of 66 counties in South Dakota are missing data because the Census Bureau's sample size was too small in those low-population counties to produce a reliable estimate. This is a data availability limit, not an error.