57779 Property Tax Rate

Saint Onge, South Dakota · Part of Lawrence County

ACS 2019-2023 · Updated Dec 2024

Effective Tax Rate

1.08%

48.1% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$2,608

$217/mo escrow

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$2,608

Monthly

$217

Eff. Rate

1.08%

vs. South Dakota Avg48.1% above
vs. National Avg3% below

How ZIP 57779 Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

ZIP 57779$2,608
South Dakota Average$1,761
National Average$2,690

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

0.28%state avg 1.10%17.12%

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%).

South Dakota does not cap property tax increases or reassess at sale — your assessment can rise annually based on county revaluation cycles, typically every four years. Contact the Lawrence County Assessor about exemptions for disabled persons and veterans to potentially reduce your tax liability and confirm your next reassessment year. Submit a protest to the Lawrence County Assessor within 30 days if you believe the assessed value is inaccurate.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in ZIP code 57779?
The effective property tax rate in ZIP code 57779 (Saint Onge, SD) is 1.08%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax payment by the median home value within this ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA), based on U.S. Census Bureau data.
How much are property taxes in Saint Onge, SD (57779)?
The median annual property tax payment in ZIP code 57779 is $2,608. This figure represents the typical amount paid by homeowners in this area. Actual taxes vary based on your assessed property value and any applicable exemptions.
How does ZIP 57779 compare to the South Dakota average?
ZIP code 57779's effective tax rate of 1.08% is lower than the South Dakota state average of 1.10%. The median annual property tax in this ZIP is $2,608, compared to the state average of $1,761.
What is the median home value in ZIP 57779?
The median home value in ZIP code 57779 (Saint Onge, SD) is $240,500, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates at the ZCTA level.
What county is ZIP code 57779 in?
ZIP code 57779 is part of Lawrence County in South Dakota. For broader county-level property tax data, including comparisons with other counties in South Dakota, visit the Lawrence County profile on TaxByCounty.

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.

View Lawrence County on TaxByCounty →
By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor

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.

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