57382 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 57382 (Wessington Springs, South Dakota) pay a median of $1,351/year in property taxes on homes valued at $132,100. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.02%, which is 7% below the South Dakota state average of 1.10%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 57382 is approximately $113, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Jerauld County. This is $410 less than the South Dakota average of $1,761/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in South Dakota, 57382 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 57747 (1.02%) and 57342 (1.02%).

In Wessington Springs, property taxes represent approximately 1.8% of the median household income of $77,083, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

South Dakota does not reassess property at sale; your property maintains its prior assessed value unless improvements are made or the county conducts a scheduled reassessment. Jerauld County offers a Homestead Exemption for primary residences — apply through the Jerauld County Assessor's office to claim the exemption on your property. Request your assessment notice from the Jerauld County Assessor and verify the 30-day appeal window from the notice date.