Fall River County, South Dakota Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for South Dakota. Population: 2,591.
The median annual property tax in Fall River County is $1,876, which is 5% higher than the South Dakota state average and 2% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.06% on a median home value of $176,300. Property taxes represent 3.1% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,876
+5% vs State
-2% vs US
Median Home Value
$176,300
+6% vs State
-17% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.06%
-3% vs State
+12% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,948
$162/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,787
$149/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 | $1,876 +6.7% | 1.06% |
| 2022 | $1,759 +5.7% | 1.11% |
| 2021 | $1,664 -9.2% | 1.22% |
| 2020 | $1,833 -2.3% | 1.34% |
| 2019 | $1,877 | 1.45% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
3.1%
of median household income
Median Income
$61,056
per year
Monthly Tax
$156
per month
Other Counties in South Dakota
Jones County
Tax: $1,357/yr Rate: 1.16%
Perkins County
Tax: $1,405/yr Rate: 1.33%
Gregory County
Tax: $1,419/yr Rate: 1.10%
Brookings County
Tax: $2,795/yr Rate: 1.13%
Deuel County
Tax: $1,477/yr Rate: 0.82%
Oglala Lakota County
Tax: $199/yr Rate: 0.44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Fall River County, South Dakota? ▼
The median annual property tax in Fall River County is $1,876 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.06% on a median home value of $176,300.
How does Fall River County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Fall River County are 2% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.06% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Fall River County? ▼
In Fall River County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,948 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,787. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Fall River County? ▼
Property taxes in Fall River County represent approximately 3.1% of the median household income of $61,056. 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.