McCook County property tax
Homeowners in McCook County, South Dakota typically pay about 1.06% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $2,444 on a median home value of $230,100.
Typical effective rate
1.06%
higher than 31% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$2,444
per year
Median home value
$230,100
In SD
#28
of 66 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 1.06% — 13% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and about the South Dakota median.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $2,683 for mortgaged homes, $2,172 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 28th highest effective rate of 66 ranked South Dakota counties; nationally it sits around the 69th percentile.
Estimate a bill for McCook County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (1.06%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in McCook County, SD?
The typical effective property-tax rate in McCook County is 1.06% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($2,444) divided by the median home value ($230,100) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in McCook County?
The median owner-occupied home in McCook County is valued at $230,100, and the median real estate tax paid is $2,444 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $2,683, versus $2,172 for homes without one.
How does McCook County compare to the rest of South Dakota?
McCook County's effective rate is about the South Dakota median, ranking 28th of 66 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby South Dakota counties
Counties ranked closest to McCook County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all South Dakota counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | Hughes County | 1.10% | $2,659 |
| 26 | Beadle County | 1.09% | $1,900 |
| 27 | Pennington County | 1.08% | $3,265 |
| 29 | Yankton County | 1.06% | $2,388 |
| 30 | Aurora County | 1.04% | $1,574 |
| 31 | Hanson County | 1.03% | $1,979 |
Official data & resources for McCook County
- McCook County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for McCook County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for McCook County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.