What is the property tax rate in Buffalo County, South Dakota?

Buffalo County has an effective property tax rate of 0.40%. On a home valued at $117,800, homeowners pay approximately $473 per year in property taxes.

How much is the average property tax in Buffalo County?

The median annual property tax payment in Buffalo County is $473. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $473, while those without a mortgage pay $473.

How does Buffalo County compare to other counties in South Dakota?

Buffalo County ranks #65 out of 66 counties in South Dakota for property tax rates. The county's effective rate of 0.40% is 62% lower than the South Dakota average of 1.06%.

Buffalo County Property Tax Rate

South Dakota

0.40%effective rate

Buffalo County, South Dakota has an effective property tax rate of 0.40%, which is 57% lower than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $117,800, homeowners pay approximately $473 per year in property taxes. Buffalo County ranks #65 out of 66 counties in South Dakota for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$473

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$117,800

2024 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

1.01%

Median income: $47,045

State Rank📍

#65

of 66 counties in SD

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$473

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$473

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Buffalo County pay on average $0 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Buffalo County Compares

Buffalo County

0.40%

South Dakota Average

1.06%

National Average

0.92%

Top Counties in South Dakota

Todd

1.81%

McPherson

1.55%

Dewey

1.51%

Corson

1.45%

Potter

1.42%

Stanley

1.32%

Walworth

1.31%

Perkins

1.29%

South Dakota Property Tax Exemptions

Available to Buffalo County homeowners

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Owner-Occupied (Tax Reduction)

Assessment frozen for qualifying applicants; property tax reduction varies

Primary residence owners (assessment freeze available for disabled and elderly)

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Over 65/Disabled Assessment Freeze

Assessed value frozen at current level

Homeowners age 65+ or disabled with income under $29,854 for single (adjusted annually)

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Disabled Veteran

Up to $150,000 of full and true value for totally disabled veterans

Veterans with service-connected disability

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Estimate your annual property tax in Buffalo County

Home Value

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$1,200

$100/month · Rate: 0.40%

Quick Facts

Population1,808

Owner-Occupied46.2%

National Rank#2925 of 3,135

Median Income$47,045

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value. Actual property tax rates may vary based on local taxing jurisdictions, exemptions, and assessment practices. This information is for general reference only and should not be used as a substitute for professional tax advice.