--- title: "South Dakota Property Tax Calculator (1.02% Effective Rate) | TaxWren" description: "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%. Estimate the property tax on any South Dakota home." url: https://taxwren.com/property-tax-calculator/south-dakota --- 2026 tax year ยท updated Oct 15, 2026 # 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%. ## 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. ## South Dakota property tax by home value At the statewide effective rate of 1.02%, compared with the same home at the US rate. | Home value | Per year | Per month | At 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 | State | Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Nebraska](/property-tax-calculator/nebraska) | 1.42% | $3,739 | $263,100 | | [Iowa](/property-tax-calculator/iowa) | 1.29% | $2,937 | $227,300 | | [Minnesota](/property-tax-calculator/minnesota) | 1.02% | $3,501 | $344,600 | | South Dakota | 1.02% | $2,940 | $289,600 | | [North Dakota](/property-tax-calculator/north-dakota) | 0.96% | $2,550 | $266,100 | | [Montana](/property-tax-calculator/montana) | 0.69% | $2,939 | $425,400 | | [Wyoming](/property-tax-calculator/wyoming) | 0.57% | $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](/sales-tax-calculator/south-dakota)). 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](https://dor.sd.gov) for the rules that apply to you. Source: [US Census Bureau, American Community Survey](https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/summary_file/2024/table-based-SF/data/1YRData/acsdt1y2024-b25103.dat), American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates (tables B25103 and B25077, owner-occupied homes). See our [methodology](/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. More for South Dakota - [South Dakota paycheck calculator](/take-home-pay-calculator/south-dakota) - [South Dakota income tax calculator](/income-tax-calculator/south-dakota) - [South Dakota sales tax calculator](/sales-tax-calculator/south-dakota) - [Property tax in every state](/property-tax-calculator)