| County | Median Property Taxes ↓ | With Mortgage | Without Mortgage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County | $3,822 | $3,851 | $3,715 |
| Minnehaha County | $3,090 | $3,151 | $2,981 |
| Pennington County | $3,049 | $3,043 | $3,058 |
| Union County | $2,997 | $3,026 | $2,954 |
| Clay County | $2,879 | $2,855 | $2,957 |
| Meade County | $2,840 | $3,085 | $2,543 |
| Brookings County | $2,795 | $2,815 | $2,761 |
| Lawrence County | $2,671 | $2,929 | $2,441 |
| Brown County | $2,553 | $2,663 | $2,365 |
| Custer County | $2,549 | $2,743 | $2,271 |
| Hughes County | $2,526 | $2,645 | $2,221 |
| Lake County | $2,463 | $2,683 | $2,215 |
| Stanley County | $2,423 | $2,578 | $2,133 |
| Davison County | $2,361 | $2,362 | $2,360 |
| Yankton County | $2,347 | $2,409 | $2,234 |
| Codington County | $2,310 | $2,372 | $2,231 |
| Hamlin County | $2,264 | $2,397 | $2,064 |
| Moody County | $2,231 | $2,265 | $2,200 |
| Butte County | $2,197 | $2,636 | $1,658 |
| McCook County | $2,133 | $2,232 | $2,034 |
| Turner County | $2,072 | $2,255 | $1,868 |
| Hanson County | $1,973 | $2,085 | $1,883 |
| Beadle County | $1,879 | $2,177 | $1,677 |
| Fall River County | $1,876 | $1,948 | $1,787 |
| Walworth County | $1,866 | $2,299 | $1,121 |
| Charles Mix County | $1,823 | $2,415 | $1,578 |
| Hutchinson County | $1,793 | $1,927 | $1,689 |
| Sanborn County | $1,750 | $1,482 | $1,875 |
| Brule County | $1,744 | $1,930 | $1,562 |
| Sully County | $1,697 | $1,813 | $1,558 |
| Potter County | $1,663 | $1,830 | $1,587 |
| Hyde County | $1,650 | $1,983 | $1,305 |
| Day County | $1,598 | $1,728 | $1,485 |
| Kingsbury County | $1,588 | $1,642 | $1,540 |
| Lyman County | $1,581 | $2,063 | $1,250 |
| Spink County | $1,539 | $2,116 | $1,270 |
| Grant County | $1,527 | $1,764 | $1,372 |
| Bon Homme County | $1,499 | $1,579 | $1,454 |
| Deuel County | $1,477 | $1,555 | $1,415 |
| Douglas County | $1,466 | $1,705 | $1,355 |
| Harding County | $1,460 | $1,480 | $1,438 |
| Roberts County | $1,460 | $2,033 | $1,283 |
| Bennett County | $1,424 | $1,589 | $1,346 |
| Gregory County | $1,419 | $1,803 | $1,257 |
| Edmunds County | $1,417 | $1,742 | $1,228 |
| Perkins County | $1,405 | $1,489 | $1,352 |
| Aurora County | $1,393 | $1,411 | $1,387 |
| Clark County | $1,392 | $1,754 | $1,222 |
| Hand County | $1,373 | $1,372 | $1,374 |
| Jones County | $1,357 | $1,607 | $1,155 |
| Marshall County | $1,336 | $1,485 | $1,213 |
| Haakon County | $1,297 | $2,059 | $944 |
| Campbell County | $1,266 | $1,274 | $1,260 |
| Miner County | $1,264 | $1,899 | $991 |
| Tripp County | $1,237 | $1,404 | $1,155 |
| McPherson County | $1,218 | $1,425 | $1,166 |
| Jerauld County | $1,212 | $1,384 | $986 |
| Dewey County | $1,009 | $1,308 | $810 |
| Todd County | $1,006 | $1,324 | $913 |
| Corson County | $987 | $1,136 | $960 |
| Mellette County | $963 | $1,250 | $925 |
| Faulk County | $946 | $1,026 | $809 |
| Buffalo County | $843 | $0 | $816 |
| Ziebach County | $595 | $586 | $609 |
| Oglala Lakota County | $199 | $0 | $199 |
| Jackson County | $0 | $0 | $750 |
In South Dakota, property tax rates vary by county. The median property tax paid across all 66 counties is $1,758.17. Property taxes are a significant source of local government funding, used to support public schools, infrastructure, and essential services. South Dakota residents typically pay moderate property taxes compared to the national average.
Leading the state in property tax rates, Lincoln County County residents contribute a median of $3,822 annually. Property owners with active mortgages face an average payment of $3,851, while those who own their homes outright still pay $3,715. These substantial rates typically correspond to areas with robust public services, high property values, and strong community amenities.
At the other end of the spectrum, Jackson County County maintains the most modest property tax burden at $0. Mortgage holders in the area can expect to pay approximately $0 annually, with mortgage-free homeowners contributing $750. These reduced rates often indicate more conservative municipal spending, different funding approaches for public services, or areas with lower property valuations.