How much are property taxes in Lennox, SD?
Homeowners in Lennox, SD pay a median of $2,757 (±$471) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $2,872.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $2,490.
That is about 1.2% of the median home value of $235,900.
In Lennox, the median real estate tax went from $1,949 in 2015–2019 to $2,757 in 2020–2024 (+41.5%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $2,757 (±$471)
- With a mortgage
- $2,872
- Without a mortgage
- $2,490
- Share of median value
- 1.2%
Real estate taxes in Lennox against Lincoln County, its state and the nation
| Lennox | Lincoln County | South Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,757 (±$471) | $3,990 (±$154) | $2,724 (±$28) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $2,872 (±$526) | $4,060 (±$189) | $2,955 (±$34) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $2,490 (±$1,153) | $3,821 (±$289) | $2,390 (±$48) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $235,900 (±$29,153) | $348,300 (±$9,955) | $257,400 (±$3,051) | $332,700 |
In Lennox, the median real estate tax is lower than in Lincoln County ($3,990).
It is not measurably different from South Dakota ($2,724).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($3,119).
In Lincoln County, Lennox ranks 12 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 168 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 Lennox
The median tax ($2,757) is 1.2% of the median home value ($235,900).
Across Lincoln 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 Lennox have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,949 (±$192) | $2,757 (±$471) | +41.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $133,000 (±$9,546) | $235,900 (±$29,153) | +77.4% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,228 (±$94) | $1,558 (±$232) | +26.9% | No measurable change 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 Lennox
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lennox | — | $2,757 (±$471) | — |
| Perry Township (Lincoln County) | 3.6 mi | $3,686 (±$497) | Higher |
| Grant Township (Lincoln County) | 3.7 mi | $2,638 (±$1,015) | Not measurably different |
| Chancellor | 4.9 mi | $1,625 (±$302) | Lower |
| Germantown Township (Turner County) | 5.2 mi | $3,885 (±$833) | Higher |
| Worthing | 6.5 mi | $2,481 (±$136) | Not measurably different |
| La Valley Township | 7.7 mi | $4,431 (±$792) | Higher |
| Davis | 8.0 mi | $1,000 (±$236) | Lower |
| Tea | 8.1 mi | $4,166 (±$386) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Chancellor, SD ($1,625), Davis, SD ($1,000).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Perry Township (Lincoln County), SD ($3,686), Germantown Township (Turner County), SD ($3,885), La Valley Township, SD ($4,431).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Lincoln County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Highland Township (Lincoln County) | $3,833 (±$1,253) |
| 7 | Brooklyn Township | $3,729 (±$1,820) |
| 8 | Perry Township (Lincoln County) | $3,686 (±$497) |
| 9 | Harrisburg | $3,637 (±$264) |
| 10 | Canton Township | $3,377 (±$824) |
| 11 | Lynn Township (Lincoln County) | $2,766 (±$520) |
| 12 | Lennox | $2,757 (±$471) |
| 13 | Grant Township (Lincoln County) | $2,638 (±$1,015) |
| 14 | Worthing | $2,481 (±$136) |
| 15 | Canton | $2,434 (±$328) |
| 16 | Norway Township (Lincoln County) | $2,403 (±$541) |
| 17 | Eden Township (Lincoln County) | $2,360 (±$294) |
| 18 | Lincoln Township (Lincoln County) | $1,796 (±$885) |
Showing 13 of 23 places in Lincoln 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 Lennox
How much are property taxes in Lennox?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Lennox, SD is $2,757 (±$471) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Lennox?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.2% of the median home value in Lennox, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Lennox gone up?
In Lennox, the median real estate tax went from $1,949 in 2015–2019 to $2,757 in 2020–2024 (+41.5%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Are property taxes in Lennox higher than in Lincoln County?
In Lennox, the median real estate tax is lower than in Lincoln County ($3,990).
It is not measurably different from South Dakota ($2,724).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lennox city, South Dakota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lennox city, South Dakota
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lennox city, South Dakota
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lennox city, South Dakota
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lennox city, 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 Lennox city, South Dakota (place:36380, in state:46).
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.
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B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures last updated on .
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