South Dakota

Financial data for local governments across South Dakota

157 Cities
66 Counties
152 Towns
1 Villages
895 Townships
175 CDPs

Tax Snapshot (Beta)

Beta: source-backed tax context only. This is not a personalized tax-burden estimate.

Current source-backed tax context for South Dakota.

Component Summary Effective Coverage Sources
SD individual income tax policy South Dakota does not impose a state personal income tax. Current South Dakota Department of Revenue guidance (as accessed April 19, 2026). Rate missing South Dakota taxes for individuals
SD sales and use tax (state base) South Dakota state sales and use tax rates are 4.2%; municipalities may impose additional local taxes. Current South Dakota Department of Revenue guidance (as accessed April 19, 2026). Rate missing South Dakota sales and use tax for businesses; South Dakota sales and use tax for individuals
SD property tax policy (local levy and local funding source) Property taxes are a primary source of local government and school funding in South Dakota, and the state does not collect or spend property tax revenue. Current South Dakota Department of Revenue guidance (as accessed April 19, 2026). Needs review South Dakota property tax; South Dakota local government property tax overview

Demographics

Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates (2023)

899,194 Population
$72,421 Median Household Income
$236,800 Median Home Value
37.7 Median Age
12.0% Poverty Rate
3.0% Unemployment Rate
68.6% Homeownership Rate
31.1% Bachelor's+ Rate

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