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South Dakota property tax calculator

South Dakota homeowners pay a median $2,940 a year in property tax on a median home value of $289,600, an effective rate of 1.02%: the 18th highest of the 50 states and DC and 14% above the US rate of 0.89%.

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The rate defaults to the state's effective rate: what homeowners typically pay as a share of their home's value. Your county, city and school district set the real rate; divide last year's bill by your home's value to use your own.

Estimated property tax per year

$2,940

$245 a month at 1.0152%

Median tax paid in South Dakota
$2,940
Median home value there
$289,600
Same home at the US rate (0.8905%)
$2,579

Before exemptions such as a homestead exemption. Rates from the American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates.

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South Dakota property tax by home value

At the statewide effective rate of 1.02%, compared with the same home at the US rate.

South Dakota property tax by home value
Home valuePer yearPer monthAt the US rate
$200,000$2,030$169$1,781
$300,000$3,046$254$2,672
$400,000$4,061$338$3,562
$500,000$5,076$423$4,453
$750,000$7,614$635$6,679
$1,000,000$10,152$846$8,905

South Dakota vs. neighboring states

Property tax in South Dakota and neighboring states
StateEffective rateMedian taxMedian home value
Nebraska1.42%$3,739$263,100
Iowa1.29%$2,937$227,300
Minnesota1.02%$3,501$344,600
South Dakota1.02%$2,940$289,600
North Dakota0.96%$2,550$266,100
Montana0.69%$2,939$425,400
Wyoming0.57%$1,947$339,500

What South Dakota homeowners pay

  • Median yearly property tax: $2,940 (24th highest of 51); $3,220 for homes with a mortgage and $2,581 for homes without one.
  • Median value of an owner-occupied home: $289,600, so a typical home pays about $245 a month.
  • 261,078 owner-occupied homes in the survey estimate.
  • Other taxes: South Dakota has no tax on wage income; sales tax averages 6.11% with local taxes (South Dakota sales tax calculator).

These are statewide medians. Your county, city and school district set the rates on your bill, and exemptions (such as a homestead exemption for your main home, or for seniors and veterans) can lower it. Check with your county assessor and the South Dakota revenue department for the rules that apply to you.

Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey, American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates (tables B25103 and B25077, owner-occupied homes). See our methodology.

South Dakota property tax FAQ

What is the property tax rate in South Dakota?

The effective rate is 1.02% of home value: the median tax paid ($2,940) divided by the median home value ($289,600), from the American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates. Actual rates are set by counties, cities and school districts and vary within the state.

How much is property tax on a $300,000 house in South Dakota?

About $3,046 a year ($254 a month) at the statewide effective rate, before any exemptions you qualify for.

Does South Dakota have high property taxes?

South Dakota has the 18th highest effective property tax rate of the 50 states and DC (rank 18 of 51, 1 = highest) and the 24th highest median bill.

Can I deduct South Dakota property tax?

On your federal return, yes, if you itemize: property tax counts toward the state and local tax (SALT) deduction, capped at $40,400 for 2026 together with your state income or sales tax.