Hughes County Property Taxes
Hughes County, South Dakota
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
41.5% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$211/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.14%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$221,100
State avg ▲ $166,971
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,645
$220/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,221
$185/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#44
of 65 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Hughes County, South Dakota
Hughes County slightly above national median
At 1.143%, Hughes County's effective tax rate exceeds the national median of 1.1%, placing it in the upper-middle tier of U.S. counties. The median property tax of $2,526 annually is still 6% below the national median of $2,690, reflecting South Dakota's moderate home valuations.
The highest-taxed county in South Dakota
Hughes County's effective rate of 1.143% tops all other South Dakota counties, exceeding the state average of 1.094% by nearly half a percentage point. At a median home value of $221,100, the annual tax of $2,526 is the state's highest median bill.
Significantly higher taxes than nearby counties
Hughes County's 1.143% rate far exceeds every regional neighbor: Grant County (0.851%), Haakon County (0.847%), Hand County (0.903%), and Harding County (0.933%). Only Hamlin County (1.090%) approaches Hughes's burden, making it the region's most expensive tax jurisdiction.
Median home costs $2,526 per year
On Hughes County's median home value of $221,100, homeowners pay approximately $2,526 annually in property taxes. With a mortgage, that rises to roughly $2,645; without, it drops to $2,221.
High taxes make property tax appeals crucial
As South Dakota's highest-taxed county, Hughes residents benefit most from challenging overassessments; a 5% reduction on a $2,526 bill saves over $125 yearly. Request a formal assessment review if you believe your property is valued above current market rates.
How Hughes County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Hughes County
1.14%
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.