How much are property taxes in Jefferson Township (Union County), SD?
Homeowners in Jefferson Township (Union County), SD pay a median of $3,522 (±$288) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $3,758.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $1,907.
That is about 0.9% of the median home value of $400,000.
In Jefferson Township (Union County), the median real estate tax went from $3,929 in 2015–2019 to $3,522 in 2020–2024 (−10.4%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it fell after inflation as well.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $3,522 (±$288)
- With a mortgage
- $3,758
- Without a mortgage
- $1,907
- Share of median value
- 0.9%
Real estate taxes in Jefferson Township (Union County) against Union County, its state and the nation
| Jefferson Township (Union County) | Union County | South Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $3,522 (±$288) | $3,317 (±$208) | $2,724 (±$28) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $3,758 (±$464) | $3,343 (±$287) | $2,955 (±$34) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $1,907 (±$1,527) | $3,263 (±$481) | $2,390 (±$48) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $400,000 (±$72,375) | $301,100 (±$18,340) | $257,400 (±$3,051) | $332,700 |
In Jefferson Township (Union County), the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Union County ($3,317).
It is also higher than in South Dakota ($2,724).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Union County, Jefferson Township (Union County) ranks 3 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 78 of 729.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in Jefferson Township (Union County)
The median tax ($3,522) is 0.9% of the median home value ($400,000).
Across Union County the same ratio is 1.1%.
Across South Dakota it is 1.1%.
This is a ratio of two medians, a rough effective rate: not the tax rate or mill rate the town, county or school district sets, and not any one home’s bill.
Owners report what they paid and what they think their home is worth; the assessor’s office publishes the actual rates and assessments.
How property taxes in Jefferson Township (Union County) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $3,929 (±$966) | $3,522 (±$288) | −10.4% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $390,700 (±$60,498) | $400,000 (±$72,375) | +2.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,844 (±$717) | $3,749 (±$104) | +103.3% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median real estate taxes in places near Jefferson Township (Union County)
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Township (Union County) | — | $3,522 (±$288) | — |
| Jefferson | 1.5 mi | $2,284 (±$325) | Lower |
| North Sioux City | 4.5 mi | $2,645 (±$372) | Lower |
| Big Sioux Township | 4.8 mi | $5,567 (±$773) | Higher |
| Civil Bend Township | 4.9 mi | $2,676 (±$1,536) | Not measurably different |
| Dakota Dunes | 7.4 mi | $6,105 (±$846) | Higher |
| Ponca | 7.9 mi | $2,027 (±$356) | Lower |
| Ponca Township | 9.2 mi | $3,264 (±$559) | Not measurably different |
| Elk Point | 9.3 mi | $3,470 (±$201) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Jefferson, SD ($2,284), North Sioux City, SD ($2,645), Ponca, NE ($2,027).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Big Sioux Township, SD ($5,567), Dakota Dunes, SD ($6,105).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Union County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dakota Dunes | $6,105 (±$846) |
| 2 | Big Sioux Township | $5,567 (±$773) |
| 3 | Jefferson Township (Union County) | $3,522 (±$288) |
| 4 | Elk Point Township | $3,481 (±$470) |
| 5 | Elk Point | $3,470 (±$201) |
| 6 | Spink Township | $2,709 (±$388) |
| 7 | Civil Bend Township | $2,676 (±$1,536) |
| 8 | North Sioux City | $2,645 (±$372) |
| 9 | Emmet Township | $2,375 (±$1,294) |
Showing 9 of 16 places in Union County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Jefferson Township (Union County)
How much are property taxes in Jefferson Township (Union County)?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Jefferson Township (Union County), SD is $3,522 (±$288) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Jefferson Township (Union County)?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 0.9% of the median home value in Jefferson Township (Union County), and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Jefferson Township (Union County) gone up?
In Jefferson Township (Union County), the median real estate tax went from $3,929 in 2015–2019 to $3,522 in 2020–2024 (−10.4%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it fell after inflation as well.
Are property taxes in Jefferson Township (Union County) higher than in Union County?
In Jefferson Township (Union County), the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Union County ($3,317).
It is also higher than in South Dakota ($2,724).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson township, Union County, South Dakota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson township, Union County, South Dakota
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson township, Union County, South Dakota
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson township, Union County, South Dakota
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson township, Union County, South Dakota
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Jefferson township, Union County, South Dakota (county subdivision:32740, in state:46 county:127).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M, B25088_002E, B25088_002M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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