Hanson County Property Taxes
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
6.9% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$165/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.03%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$191,200
State avg $181,021
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,198
$183/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,761
$147/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#36
of 66 counties (1 = lowest)
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Homeowner context
What this means for a Hanson County homeowner
Use these county medians as a planning baseline. Your actual bill depends on assessed value, exemptions, millage, and local taxing districts.
Tax pressure
1.03%
0.01 percentage points above the state average
Typical bill
$1,979
$127 above the state median
State position
#36
Ranked from lowest to highest effective rate across 66 South Dakota counties.
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Hanson County, South Dakota
Hanson County moderately taxed nationally
With an effective tax rate of 1.026%, Hanson County sits below the national median of 1.1%, placing it in the lower-middle tier of U.S. counties. The median property tax of $1,973 annually is still 27% below the national median of $2,690.
Slightly below South Dakota average
Hanson County's effective rate of 1.026% edges below South Dakota's average of 1.094%, ranking it among the state's more affordable counties. The median annual tax of $1,973 falls somewhat below the state median of $1,785 due to the higher-than-average home values in the county.
Lower taxes than most nearby counties
Hanson County's 1.026% rate sits between Grant County (0.851%) and Hamlin County (1.090%), offering mid-range tax costs for the region. It substantially undercuts Hughes County (1.143%) and Hand County's (0.903%) comparisons, positioning it comfortably in the regional middle.
Median home costs $1,973 yearly
On Hanson County's median home value of $192,400, homeowners pay approximately $1,973 per year in property taxes. With a mortgage, that rises to roughly $2,085; without, it drops to $1,883.
Appeal your assessment if it seems high
Even in a moderately taxed county, individual properties can be over-valued relative to comparable homes. Hanson County homeowners should verify that their assessed value aligns with current market sales—a simple task that could unlock real savings.
How Hanson County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Hanson County
1.03%
Effective rate
South Dakota Avg
1.02%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.88%
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.
Estimates are informational only and are not tax, legal, financial, or assessment appeal advice. Verify parcel-specific amounts with the county assessor or tax collector.