Homeowners in Rapid City, South Dakota paid a median $3,251 a year in property tax on a median home worth $299,400, an effective rate of about 1.09% (Census 2020–2024).
1.08%Pennington County overall
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Effective rate
Median tax paid per year
Tax on a home in Rapid City
At the local 1.09% effective rate
| Home value | Estimated yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $1,629 | $136 |
| $250,000 | $2,715 | $226 |
| $350,000 | $3,800 | $317 |
| $500,000 | $5,429 | $452 |
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Nearby and related
- Pennington County property taxcounty overview
- South Dakota property tax by countyranked
- Box Elder, SD1.33% effective
- Rapid Valley, SD1.02% effective
- Colonial Pine Hills, SD1.14% effective
- Ashland Heights, SD0.63% effective
- Hill City, SD1.24% effective
- Cost of living in South Dakotaprices & rents
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020–2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax ÷ median home value. Actual bills depend on assessed value, exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran) and local levies. Check with your county assessor or treasurer. Not tax advice.
Major Cities & Counties in South Dakota
Largest by population (Census ACS 2020–2024). Property tax for each:
- Sioux Falls pop. 201,469
- Aberdeen pop. 28,189
- Brookings pop. 23,948
- Watertown pop. 23,044
- Mitchell pop. 15,649
- Yankton pop. 15,540
- Huron pop. 14,385
- Pierre pop. 13,948
- Spearfish pop. 12,930
- Minnehaha County pop. 203,289
- Pennington County pop. 113,512
- Lincoln County pop. 70,638
- Brown County pop. 37,877
- Brookings County pop. 35,353
- Meade County pop. 30,546
- Codington County pop. 28,767
- Lawrence County pop. 27,233
- Yankton County pop. 23,414
- Davison County pop. 19,952
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Rapid City, South Dakota?
Homeowners in Rapid City, South Dakota paid a median $3,251 a year in property tax on a median home worth $299,400, an effective rate of about 1.09% (Census 2020–2024).
How much is property tax on a $250,000 home in Rapid City?
About $2,715 a year at the 1.09% median effective rate. Exemptions such as homestead can lower it.
Is property tax in Rapid City higher than the rest of South Dakota?
Rapid City ranks #50 lowest of 145 South Dakota places we track. The statewide effective rate is 1.06%. Pennington County overall is 1.08%.