Aurora County, South Dakota Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for South Dakota. Population: 796.
The median annual property tax in Aurora County is $1,393, which is 22% lower than the South Dakota state average and 28% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.08% on a median home value of $129,000. Property taxes represent 1.9% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,393
-22% vs State
-28% vs US
Median Home Value
$129,000
-23% vs State
-39% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.08%
-1% vs State
+14% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,411
$118/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,387
$116/mo
Homeowners with a mortgage typically own higher-valued properties, which can result in higher tax bills.
Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,393 +3.0% | 1.08% |
| 2022 | $1,352 +4.6% | 1.12% |
| 2021 | $1,293 +3.9% | 1.21% |
| 2020 | $1,244 +9.3% | 1.44% |
| 2019 | $1,138 | 1.33% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.9%
of median household income
Median Income
$74,130
per year
Monthly Tax
$116
per month
Other Counties in South Dakota
Haakon County
Tax: $1,297/yr Rate: 0.85%
Bennett County
Tax: $1,424/yr Rate: 1.03%
Jackson County
Tax: N/A/yr Rate: N/A
Kingsbury County
Tax: $1,588/yr Rate: 0.99%
Clark County
Tax: $1,392/yr Rate: 0.98%
Davison County
Tax: $2,361/yr Rate: 1.24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Aurora County, South Dakota? ▼
The median annual property tax in Aurora County is $1,393 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.08% on a median home value of $129,000.
How does Aurora County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Aurora County are 28% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.08% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Aurora County? ▼
In Aurora County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,411 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,387. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Aurora County? ▼
Property taxes in Aurora County represent approximately 1.9% of the median household income of $74,130. The national benchmark is generally 2-4% of household income.
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Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Property tax data reflects median amounts paid by homeowners. Effective rates are calculated as median tax divided by median home value.