Moody County property tax
Homeowners in Moody County, South Dakota typically pay about 1.10% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $2,500 on a median home value of $226,500.
Typical effective rate
1.10%
higher than 28% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$2,500
per year
Median home value
$226,500
In SD
#22
of 66 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 1.10% — 18% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 4% higher than the South Dakota median of 1.06%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $2,573 for mortgaged homes, $2,432 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 22nd highest effective rate of 66 ranked South Dakota counties; nationally it sits around the 72th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Moody County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (1.10%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Moody County, SD?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Moody County is 1.10% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($2,500) divided by the median home value ($226,500) 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 Moody County?
The median owner-occupied home in Moody County is valued at $226,500, and the median real estate tax paid is $2,500 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $2,573, versus $2,432 for homes without one.
How does Moody County compare to the rest of South Dakota?
Moody County's effective rate is 4% higher than the South Dakota median, ranking 22nd of 66 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby South Dakota counties
Counties ranked closest to Moody County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all South Dakota counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Brookings County | 1.13% | $2,981 |
| 20 | Harding County | 1.12% | $1,863 |
| 21 | Hamlin County | 1.11% | $2,313 |
| 23 | Union County | 1.10% | $3,317 |
| 24 | Charles Mix County | 1.10% | $1,878 |
| 25 | Hughes County | 1.10% | $2,659 |
Official data & resources for Moody County
- Moody County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Moody County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Moody 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.