Pennington County, South Dakota Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for South Dakota. Population: 31,568.
The median annual property tax in Pennington County is $3,049, which is 71% higher than the South Dakota state average and 59% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.13% on a median home value of $270,400. Property taxes represent 4.3% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$3,049
+71% vs State
+59% vs US
Median Home Value
$270,400
+62% vs State
+28% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.13%
+4% vs State
+19% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$3,043
$254/mo
Without Mortgage
$3,058
$255/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 | $3,049 +4.6% | 1.13% |
| 2022 | $2,916 +7.1% | 1.18% |
| 2021 | $2,722 +0.5% | 1.29% |
| 2020 | $2,708 +3.8% | 1.37% |
| 2019 | $2,608 | 1.39% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
4.3%
of median household income
Median Income
$70,768
per year
Monthly Tax
$254
per month
Other Counties in South Dakota
Ziebach County
Tax: $595/yr Rate: 0.59%
Spink County
Tax: $1,539/yr Rate: 1.31%
Clark County
Tax: $1,392/yr Rate: 0.98%
Grant County
Tax: $1,527/yr Rate: 0.85%
Roberts County
Tax: $1,460/yr Rate: 1.05%
Aurora County
Tax: $1,393/yr Rate: 1.08%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Pennington County, South Dakota? ▼
The median annual property tax in Pennington County is $3,049 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.13% on a median home value of $270,400.
How does Pennington County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Pennington County are 59% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.13% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Pennington County? ▼
In Pennington County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $3,043 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $3,058. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Pennington County? ▼
Property taxes in Pennington County represent approximately 4.3% of the median household income of $70,768. 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.