Hand County, SD Property Taxes (2026)

Hand County owners pay a median of $1,373 a year on a median home value of $152,100, an effective rate of 0.90%. That's the 52nd-highest rate of 65 South Dakota counties with Census data, below the South Dakota county median of 1.08%.

Updated October 2026 · Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023)

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Effective tax rate

0.90%

52nd highest of 65 in SD

Median annual bill

$1,373

~$114/month

Median home value

$152,100

South Dakota county median

1.08%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Hand County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Hand County's 0.90% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$1,369
Savings at 10–15% off
$137–$205
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Hand County vs. South Dakota vs. U.S. property tax rates

Hand County0.90%
South Dakota county median1.08%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Hand County's effective property tax rate is 0.90%, vs. 1.08% for the median South Dakota county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 52nd of 65 in South Dakota. Effective rate = median tax bill ÷ median home value, so it already reflects typical exemptions. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023))

How to appeal your property taxes in Hand County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

    Check the assessed value from the Hand County Director of Equalization. Compare it to recent sales of similar homes nearby.

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Hand County deadline is Varies by county. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment year.

  3. 3

    Gather evidence

    Recent comparable sales, photos of condition issues, repair estimates or an independent appraisal.

  4. 4

    Present your case

    Submit evidence or attend a hearing with the County Director of Equalization.

  5. 5

    Get your decision

    If you win, your assessed value and bill go down. On a $1,373 bill, 10–15% off is $137–$206 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in South Dakota

South Dakota homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Hand County Director of Equalization for amounts.

Homestead exemption

For your primary residence. Reduces the value used to calculate your bill.

Senior / over-65

Many states add an exemption or freeze for owners 65 and older.

Disability

For homeowners with qualifying disabilities, often similar to the over-65 benefit.

Veterans

Disabled veterans may get partial or full exemptions depending on rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Hand County, South Dakota?
The median effective property tax rate in Hand County is 0.90%: a median annual bill of $1,373 on a median home value of $152,100. That's the 52nd-highest rate of 65 South Dakota counties with Census data. Your own rate depends on which city, school district and special districts you're in. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023).
How much are property taxes in Hand County?
The median Hand County property tax bill is $1,373 a year, about $114 a month, compared with a South Dakota county median of $1,598.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Hand County?
The deadline to appeal in Hand County is Varies by county. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Hand County a high property tax area?
Hand County's 0.90% effective rate is below the South Dakota county median of 1.08% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 52nd-highest rate of 65 South Dakota counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Hand County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Hyde County

Rate: 1.23%

Median bill: $1,650

Buffalo County

Rate: 0.78%

Median bill: $843

Faulk County

Rate: 0.76%

Median bill: $946

Beadle County

Rate: 1.05%

Median bill: $1,879

Jerauld County

Rate: 0.95%

Median bill: $1,212

Spink County

Rate: 1.31%

Median bill: $1,539

Hughes County

Rate: 1.14%

Median bill: $2,526

Brule County

Rate: 0.85%

Median bill: $1,744

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