Mellette County, SD property tax
Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20
The median effective property tax rate in Mellette County is 1.53%, above the South Dakota median of 1.09% and above the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $963 a year on a home worth $63,000.
- Effective rate
- 1.53%
- Median annual bill
- $963
- Median home value
- $63,000
- Rank in South Dakota
- 3of 65
Estimated annual bill by home value
| Home value | Estimated bill | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $3,060 | $255 |
| $300,000 | $4,590 | $383 |
| $400,000 | $6,120 | $510 |
| $500,000 | $7,650 | $638 |
| $750,000 | $11,475 | $956 |
| $1,000,000 | $15,300 | $1,275 |
Mellette County compared with South Dakota and the US
| Area | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mellette County | 1.53% | $963 | $63,000 |
| South Dakota median | 1.09% | $2,590 | $236,800 |
| United States median | 0.98% | $2,969 | n/a |
Rates and medians: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023 5-year estimates, tables B25103 and B25077. Effective rate is median taxes paid divided by median owner-occupied home value.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Mellette County, SD?
The median effective property tax rate in Mellette County is 1.53% of home value, above the South Dakota median of 1.09% and above the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $963 a year on a median home value of $63,000 (Census ACS 2023 5-year).
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Mellette County?
About $6,120 per year at the county's median effective rate of 1.53%, before exemptions. The exact bill depends on the city, school district and special districts that serve the parcel, so treat this as a planning estimate.
How does Mellette County compare with the rest of South Dakota?
Mellette County ranks 3 of 65 South Dakota counties by effective rate. The South Dakota median is 1.09% and the median bill is $2,590.