Hamlin County Property Taxes
Hamlin County, South Dakota
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
26.8% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$189/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.09%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$207,700
State avg ▲ $166,971
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,397
$200/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,064
$172/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#36
of 65 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Hamlin County, South Dakota
Hamlin County slightly above national average
With an effective tax rate of 1.090%, Hamlin County sits just below the national median of 1.1%, placing it in the middle tier of U.S. counties for tax burden. The median property tax of $2,264 annually is still 16% lower than the national median of $2,690, thanks to South Dakota's moderate home values.
Among the higher-taxed South Dakota counties
Hamlin County's effective rate of 1.090% sits just barely under South Dakota's average of 1.094%, ranking it in the upper-middle range statewide. At a median home value of $207,700, the annual tax of $2,264 exceeds the state median of $1,785.
Higher taxes than most nearby counties
Hamlin County's 1.090% rate tops Grant County (0.851%), Haakon County (0.847%), and Hand County (0.903%), making it one of the region's more expensive tax jurisdictions. Only Hughes County (1.143%) and Hanson County (1.026%) come close in the immediate area.
Median home costs $2,264 per year
On Hamlin County's median home value of $207,700, homeowners pay approximately $2,264 annually in property taxes. With a mortgage, that rises to roughly $2,397; without, it drops to $2,064.
Higher taxes make appeals more worthwhile
With a median tax bill exceeding state averages, Hamlin County homeowners have extra incentive to verify their assessments. A successful appeal reducing your property's value by even 5% could save over $100 annually.
How Hamlin County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Hamlin County
1.09%
Effective rate
South Dakota Avg
1.07%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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Data updated: March 2026
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.