How much are property taxes in Wessington Springs, SD?
Homeowners in Wessington Springs, SD pay a median of $1,208 (±$310) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $1,641.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $997.
That is about 1.1% of the median home value of $111,300.
In Wessington Springs, the median real estate tax went from $919 in 2015–2019 to $1,208 in 2020–2024 (+31.4%).
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
- $1,208 (±$310)
- With a mortgage
- $1,641
- Without a mortgage
- $997
- Share of median value
- 1.1%
Real estate taxes in Wessington Springs against Jerauld County, its state and the nation
| Wessington Springs | Jerauld County | South Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,208 (±$310) | $1,265 (±$180) | $2,724 (±$28) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $1,641 (±$489) | $1,497 (±$476) | $2,955 (±$34) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $997 (±$253) | $972 (±$150) | $2,390 (±$48) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $111,300 (±$32,564) | $150,800 (±$39,114) | $257,400 (±$3,051) | $332,700 |
In Wessington Springs, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Jerauld County ($1,265).
It is also lower than in South Dakota ($2,724).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Jerauld County, Wessington Springs ranks 6 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 577 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 Wessington Springs
The median tax ($1,208) is 1.1% of the median home value ($111,300).
Across Jerauld County the same ratio is 0.8%.
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 Wessington Springs have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $919 (±$274) | $1,208 (±$310) | +31.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $62,500 (±$13,460) | $111,300 (±$32,564) | +78.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,134 (±$209) | $1,642 (±$304) | +44.8% | 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 Wessington Springs
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wessington Springs | — | $1,208 (±$310) | — |
| Wessington Springs Township | 3.8 mi | $3,000 (±$2,230) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasant Township (Jerauld County) | 8.5 mi | $2,167 (±$1,594) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin Township (Jerauld County) | 9.4 mi | $1,300 (±$522) | Not measurably different |
| Alpena Township | 9.8 mi | $3,500 (±$3,319) | Not measurably different |
| Blaine Township (Jerauld County) | 11 mi | $2,750 (±$1,119) | Higher |
| Kellogg Township | 11 mi | $1,767 (±$198) | Higher |
| Pleasant Valley Township (Aurora County) | 12 mi | $4,083 (±$3,587) | Not measurably different |
| Alpena | 12 mi | $611 (±$131) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Alpena, SD ($611).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Blaine Township (Jerauld County), SD ($2,750), Kellogg Township, SD ($1,767).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Jerauld County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alpena Township | $3,500 (±$3,319) |
| 2 | Wessington Springs Township | $3,000 (±$2,230) |
| 3 | Blaine Township (Jerauld County) | $2,750 (±$1,119) |
| 4 | Pleasant Township (Jerauld County) | $2,167 (±$1,594) |
| 5 | Franklin Township (Jerauld County) | $1,300 (±$522) |
| 6 | Wessington Springs | $1,208 (±$310) |
| 7 | Alpena | $611 (±$131) |
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 Wessington Springs
How much are property taxes in Wessington Springs?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Wessington Springs, SD is $1,208 (±$310) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Wessington Springs?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.1% of the median home value in Wessington Springs, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Wessington Springs gone up?
In Wessington Springs, the median real estate tax went from $919 in 2015–2019 to $1,208 in 2020–2024 (+31.4%).
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 Wessington Springs higher than in Jerauld County?
In Wessington Springs, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Jerauld County ($1,265).
It is also lower than in South Dakota ($2,724).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wessington Springs city, South Dakota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wessington Springs city, South Dakota
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Wessington Springs city, South Dakota
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Wessington Springs city, South Dakota
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Wessington Springs 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 Wessington Springs city, South Dakota (place:70220, 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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