Dewey County, South Dakota Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for South Dakota. Population: 1,033.
The median annual property tax in Dewey County is $1,009, which is 43% lower than the South Dakota state average and 48% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.34% on a median home value of $75,400. Property taxes represent 1.7% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,009
-43% vs State
-48% vs US
Median Home Value
$75,400
-55% vs State
-64% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.34%
+23% vs State
+41% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,308
$109/mo
Without Mortgage
$810
$68/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 | $1,009 +0.1% | 1.34% |
| 2022 | $1,008 -1.6% | 1.35% |
| 2021 | $1,024 +7.8% | 1.58% |
| 2020 | $950 +1.2% | 1.44% |
| 2019 | $939 | 1.46% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.7%
of median household income
Median Income
$57,928
per year
Monthly Tax
$84
per month
Other Counties in South Dakota
Lyman County
Tax: $1,581/yr Rate: 1.01%
Buffalo County
Tax: $843/yr Rate: 0.78%
Grant County
Tax: $1,527/yr Rate: 0.85%
Yankton County
Tax: $2,347/yr Rate: 1.13%
Walworth County
Tax: $1,866/yr Rate: 1.44%
Ziebach County
Tax: $595/yr Rate: 0.59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Dewey County, South Dakota? ▼
The median annual property tax in Dewey County is $1,009 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.34% on a median home value of $75,400.
How does Dewey County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Dewey County are 48% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.34% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Dewey County? ▼
In Dewey County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,308 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $810. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Dewey County? ▼
Property taxes in Dewey County represent approximately 1.7% of the median household income of $57,928. 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.