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

Yankton County has an effective property tax rate of 1.06%. On a home valued at $225,900, homeowners pay approximately $2,388 per year in property taxes.

How much is the average property tax in Yankton County?

The median annual property tax payment in Yankton County is $2,388. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,464, while those without a mortgage pay $2,263.

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

Yankton County ranks #29 out of 66 counties in South Dakota for property tax rates. The county's effective rate of 1.06% is equal to the South Dakota average of 1.06%.

Yankton County Property Tax Rate

South Dakota

1.06%effective rate

Yankton County, South Dakota has an effective property tax rate of 1.06%, which is 15% higher than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $225,900, homeowners pay approximately $2,388 per year in property taxes. Yankton County ranks #29 out of 66 counties in South Dakota for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$2,388

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$225,900

2024 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

3.28%

Median income: $72,821

State Rank📍

#29

of 66 counties in SD

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$2,464

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$2,263

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Yankton County pay on average $201 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Yankton County Compares

Yankton County

1.06%

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 Yankton 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 Yankton County

Home Value

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Apply homestead exemption ($100,000 school tax reduction)

Estimated Annual Property Tax

$3,180

$265/month · Rate: 1.06%

Quick Facts

Population23,414

Owner-Occupied66.4%

National Rank#986 of 3,135

Median Income$72,821

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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.