Property Tax in Hutchinson County
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Hutchinson taxes run 58% below national median
Hutchinson County homeowners pay an effective tax rate of 1.117%, well below the national median of 1.28%. The median annual tax bill here is $1,793, compared to a national median of $2,690—putting Hutchinson in roughly the 25th percentile nationally for property tax burden.
Slightly above South Dakota average
Hutchinson's 1.117% rate edges out the state average of 1.094%, ranking it in the middle tier among South Dakota's 66 counties. The median tax payment of $1,793 sits just $8 above the statewide median of $1,785.
In line with Hyde and Jones counties
Neighboring Hyde County (1.227%) charges more, while Jones County (1.159%) is slightly higher. Jerauld County to the west offers a lower rate at 0.954%, giving Hutchinson homeowners a middle-ground option in the region.
Median home costs $1,793 annually
A typical $160,500 home in Hutchinson generates roughly $1,793 in annual property tax at the current 1.117% rate. For homeowners with a mortgage, that bill rises to approximately $1,927 when agricultural exemptions are removed.
Check if you're overassessed
Many South Dakota homeowners discover their properties are valued above market rates, making them eligible to appeal their assessments. If your home's assessed value feels high, a formal appeal could reduce your annual tax burden.