57779 Property Tax Rate
Saint Onge, South Dakota · Part of Lawrence County
Effective Tax Rate
1.08%
48.1% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$2,608
$217/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$2,608
Monthly
$217
Eff. Rate
1.08%
Buyer decision brief
What ZIP 57779 means for your housing budget
Use this ZIP page to compare recurring tax burden before you compare listing prices. The numbers below are Census ZCTA estimates, so they are strongest for neighborhood comparison and weakest for parcel-specific tax planning.
Monthly escrow signal
$217/mo
Based on median annual tax paid
State context
0.02 percentage points below the South Dakota average
South Dakota average: 1.10%
Data confidence
Use cautionThe Census margin of error is $1,264, about 48% of the median tax estimate.
Verify before you offer
- Confirm parcel assessed value with Lawrence County assessor.
- Check homestead, senior, veteran, and disability exemptions.
- Ask whether purchase triggers reassessment or value-cap reset.
- Review school district and special assessment boundaries.
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This is informational content, not tax, legal, or mortgage advice. Local assessor records remain the source of truth for a specific property.
Data confidence ledger
Can you trust ZIP 57779 for comparison?
ACS vintage
2019-2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
Five-year Census ZCTA estimates.
ZCTA caveat
Census area, not parcel boundary
USPS ZIP routes and taxing districts can differ inside the same area.
Field completeness
3/3 required fields
Median tax, home value, and derived rate are present.
MOE status
High margin of error
$1,264 tax MOE, 48% of the median tax estimate.
Last site refresh
March 10, 2026
Dataset and page-quality audit run locally before publication.
County fallback
County context only
Lawrence County is used for assessor verification and broader context.
Tax bill anatomy
What can change your actual bill in ZIP 57779
Use the ZIP estimate to compare neighborhoods, then verify these parcel-level inputs before relying on a payment estimate.
Assessed value
The ZCTA median home value is $240,500, but your bill starts with the local assessed value for a specific parcel.
Effective rate
The displayed rate is 1.08%, derived from median tax paid divided by median home value.
Exemptions
Homestead, senior, veteran, disability, and local exemptions can reduce taxable value. Confirm eligibility before estimating escrow.
Reassessment
A purchase can change assessed value depending on South Dakota and county rules. Ask how sale price affects the next assessment cycle.
Escrow impact
The median tax paid in this ZCTA equals about $217 per month before insurance, HOA dues, or special assessments.
Assessor verification
Lawrence County assessor or tax collector records are the source of truth for parcel taxes, appeal windows, and exemptions.
How ZIP 57779 Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
ZIP 57779
1.08%
Effective rate
South Dakota Avg
1.10%
Effective rate
National Avg
1.10%
Effective rate
State Ranking
Property Tax Rank in South Dakota
Higher than 56% of ZIP codes in South Dakota(56th percentile, 294 ZIPs compared)
Property Tax Analysis
Property Tax Insights for ZIP 57779
Property owners in ZIP code 57779 (Saint Onge, South Dakota) pay a median of $2,608/year in property taxes on homes valued at $240,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.08%, which is near the South Dakota state average of 1.10%.
The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 57779 is approximately $217, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Lawrence County. This is $847 more than the South Dakota average of $1,761/year.
Compared to similar ZIP codes in South Dakota, 57779 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 57077 (1.09%) and 57350 (1.08%).
If you're considering purchasing a home in 57779, keep in mind that property taxes are based on the assessed value assigned by the local assessor, which may differ from the purchase price. In some states, properties are reassessed at or near the sale price upon transfer of ownership. For the most current tax information for a specific property, consult Lawrence County's tax assessor directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Margin of Error
The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$1,264. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.
County-Level Data
ZIP code 57779 is part of Lawrence County, South Dakota. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.
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Better comparison set for ZIP 57779
Each ZIP highlights a homebuyer tradeoff: lower rate, stronger value context, shared county rules, city boundary changes, or nearby missing data.
57759
Nemo, SD
0.68 percentage points lower than ZIP 57779.
Rate
0.41%
Tax
$1,925
Quality
75
57754
Lead, SD
0.25 percentage points lower than ZIP 57779.
Rate
0.83%
Tax
$1,836
Quality
82
57732
Deadwood, SD
0.20 percentage points lower than ZIP 57779.
Rate
0.88%
Tax
$2,468
Quality
82
57783
Spearfish, SD
0.16 percentage points lower than ZIP 57779.
Rate
0.93%
Tax
$3,078
Quality
82
57793
Whitewood, SD
0.10 percentage points lower than ZIP 57779.
Rate
0.98%
Tax
$2,881
Quality
77
57075
Wentworth, SD
0.22 percentage points lower than ZIP 57779.
Rate
0.87%
Tax
$3,733
Quality
82
57055
Renner, SD
0.10 percentage points lower than ZIP 57779.
Rate
0.99%
Tax
$4,145
Quality
84
57269
Twin Brooks, SD
0.76 percentage points lower than ZIP 57779.
Rate
0.32%
Tax
$1,328
Quality
84
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates (ZCTA level). ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes.
Estimates are informational only and should not be used as financial or legal advice.