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

Sully County has an effective property tax rate of 0.83%. On a home valued at $205,400, homeowners pay approximately $1,715 per year in property taxes.

How much is the average property tax in Sully County?

The median annual property tax payment in Sully County is $1,715. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,865, while those without a mortgage pay $1,569.

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

Sully County ranks #57 out of 66 counties in South Dakota for property tax rates. The county's effective rate of 0.83% is 22% lower than the South Dakota average of 1.06%.

Sully County Property Tax Rate

South Dakota

0.83%effective rate

Sully County, South Dakota has an effective property tax rate of 0.83%, which is 10% lower than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $205,400, homeowners pay approximately $1,715 per year in property taxes. Sully County ranks #57 out of 66 counties in South Dakota for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$1,715

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$205,400

2024 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

2.36%

Median income: $72,578

State Rank📍

#57

of 66 counties in SD

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$1,865

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$1,569

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Sully County pay on average $296 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Sully County Compares

Sully County

0.83%

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 Sully 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 Sully County

Home Value

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$2,490

$208/month · Rate: 0.83%

Quick Facts

Population1,526

Owner-Occupied49.7%

National Rank#1516 of 3,135

Median Income$72,578

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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.