Spink County, South Dakota Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for South Dakota. Population: 1,842.
The median annual property tax in Spink County is $1,539, which is 14% lower than the South Dakota state average and 20% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.31% on a median home value of $117,400. Property taxes represent 2.1% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,539
-14% vs State
-20% vs US
Median Home Value
$117,400
-30% vs State
-45% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.31%
+20% vs State
+38% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,116
$176/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,270
$106/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 | $1,539 +7.3% | 1.31% |
| 2022 | $1,434 -0.5% | 1.33% |
| 2021 | $1,441 +4.0% | 1.41% |
| 2020 | $1,385 +5.5% | 1.55% |
| 2019 | $1,313 | 1.59% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.1%
of median household income
Median Income
$73,011
per year
Monthly Tax
$128
per month
Other Counties in South Dakota
McCook County
Tax: $2,133/yr Rate: 0.98%
Harding County
Tax: $1,460/yr Rate: 0.93%
Sanborn County
Tax: $1,750/yr Rate: 1.26%
Hand County
Tax: $1,373/yr Rate: 0.90%
Minnehaha County
Tax: $3,090/yr Rate: 1.16%
Deuel County
Tax: $1,477/yr Rate: 0.82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Spink County, South Dakota? ▼
The median annual property tax in Spink County is $1,539 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.31% on a median home value of $117,400.
How does Spink County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Spink County are 20% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.31% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Spink County? ▼
In Spink County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,116 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,270. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Spink County? ▼
Property taxes in Spink County represent approximately 2.1% of the median household income of $73,011. 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.