Lincoln County, SD Property Tax Calculator
Lincoln County homeowners pay a median $3,990 a year in property tax, 1.15% of a median $348,300 home: above South Dakota's 1.06% and the national 0.94%.
Property tax in Lincoln County by home value, at 1.15%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $2,292 | $191 |
| $300,000 | $3,438 | $287 |
| $400,000 | $4,584 | $382 |
| $500,000 | $5,730 | $478 |
| $750,000 | $8,595 | $716 |
| $1,000,000 | $11,460 | $955 |
Lincoln County against South Dakota and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County | 1.15% | $3,990 | $348,300 | $99,166 |
| South Dakota | 1.06% | $2,724 | $257,400 | $75,081 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Lincoln County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
What it assumes
- Cities, school districts and special districts within the county levy different rates, so bills vary within it.
- Survey figures cover 2020 to 2024 and lag recent reassessments.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Lincoln County?
The effective rate is 1.15%: a median $3,990 a year on a median $348,300 home. That's the 1st highest of the 3 South Dakota counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Lincoln County?
About $4,584 a year, $382 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Lincoln County compare with the rest of South Dakota?
Its rate is above the state's 1.06%. Across South Dakota, covered counties range from 1.08% to 1.15%.
How do I lower my Lincoln County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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Updated by the RateHerald team. The maths is tested against worked examples; report a problem.