Bennett County, South Dakota Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for South Dakota. Population: 591.
The median annual property tax in Bennett County is $1,424, which is 20% lower than the South Dakota state average and 26% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.03% on a median home value of $138,600. Property taxes represent 3.2% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,424
-20% vs State
-26% vs US
Median Home Value
$138,600
-17% vs State
-34% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.03%
-6% vs State
+8% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,589
$132/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,346
$112/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 | $1,424 +0.2% | 1.03% |
| 2022 | $1,421 -0.2% | 1.11% |
| 2021 | $1,424 +0.2% | 1.23% |
| 2020 | $1,421 -0.9% | 1.42% |
| 2019 | $1,434 | 1.89% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
3.2%
of median household income
Median Income
$44,569
per year
Monthly Tax
$119
per month
Other Counties in South Dakota
Hyde County
Tax: $1,650/yr Rate: 1.23%
Oglala Lakota County
Tax: $199/yr Rate: 0.44%
Beadle County
Tax: $1,879/yr Rate: 1.05%
Davison County
Tax: $2,361/yr Rate: 1.24%
Brown County
Tax: $2,553/yr Rate: 1.20%
Codington County
Tax: $2,310/yr Rate: 1.06%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Bennett County, South Dakota? ▼
The median annual property tax in Bennett County is $1,424 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.03% on a median home value of $138,600.
How does Bennett County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Bennett County are 26% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.03% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Bennett County? ▼
In Bennett County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,589 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,346. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Bennett County? ▼
Property taxes in Bennett County represent approximately 3.2% of the median household income of $44,569. 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.