Homeowners in Walworth County, South Dakota paid a median $1,792 a year in property tax on a median home worth $136,600, an effective rate of about 1.31% (Census 2020–2024).
1.06%South Dakota statewide · US 0.94%
How Walworth County compares
Effective rate (median tax ÷ median value)
Median tax paid per year
Tax on a home here
At the local 1.31% effective rate
| Home value | Estimated yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $1,968 | $164 |
| $250,000 | $3,280 | $273 |
| $350,000 | $4,592 | $383 |
| $500,000 | $6,559 | $547 |
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Related
- South Dakota property tax by countyall counties ranked
- Stanley County, SD1.32% effective
- Perkins County, SD1.29% effective
- Spink County, SD1.28% effective
- Bon Homme County, SD1.27% effective
- Clay County, SD1.26% effective
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
- Rapid City pop. 77,946
- 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 Walworth County, South Dakota?
Homeowners in Walworth County, South Dakota paid a median $1,792 a year in property tax on a median home worth $136,600, an effective rate of about 1.31% (Census 2020–2024).
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Walworth County?
About $3,936 a year ($328 a month) at the 1.31% median effective rate. Your bill depends on assessed value and exemptions.
Is Walworth County property tax high?
It ranks #60 lowest of 66 South Dakota counties. The state median effective rate is 1.06% and the US rate is 0.94%.
Where do I pay property tax in Walworth County?
Bills are issued and collected by the Walworth County treasurer or tax collector, based on values set by the county assessor.