Rapid City is the gateway to the Black Hills and Mount Rushmore, with a tourism and Ellsworth Air Force Base-driven economy. Pennington County's property tax rate is slightly above Sioux Falls's.
Recommended for incomes above $95k/yr (28% DTI rule)
Rapid City housing market
The 1.28% property tax rate reflects the county-level effective rate for Rapid City and is used to calculate your monthly tax escrow above. This rate may differ from the statewide South Dakota average — county-level data produces more accurate monthly payment estimates for Rapid City buyers. Many Rapid City properties also carry HOA fees — the area average is approximately $100/month, which is not included in the calculator above.
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