57070 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 57070 (Viborg, South Dakota) pay a median of $2,284/year in property taxes on homes valued at $202,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.13%, which is near the South Dakota state average of 1.10%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 57070 is approximately $190, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Turner County. This is $523 more than the South Dakota average of $1,761/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in South Dakota, 57070 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 57042 (1.13%) and 57078 (1.13%).

In Viborg, property taxes represent approximately 3.8% of the median household income of $59,444, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

South Dakota has no state-imposed cap on property tax increases at sale or for existing owners — your assessed value is determined by the county assessor and resets to market value upon purchase. Turner County offers an exemption for qualifying senior citizens (65+) and disabled persons through the county assessor; income limits and exemption amounts vary by application — contact the Turner County Assessor's office to inquire about eligibility. File your exemption application with the Turner County Assessor within the statutory deadline (typically early in the tax year) and request a copy of your Notice of Valuation to verify the assessed value on your purchase.