57522 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 57522 (Blunt, South Dakota) pay a median of $2,016/year in property taxes on homes valued at $179,200. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.13%, which is near the South Dakota state average of 1.10%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 57522 is approximately $168, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Hughes County. This is $255 more than the South Dakota average of $1,761/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in South Dakota, 57522 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 57039 (1.12%) and 57701 (1.12%).

In Blunt, property taxes represent approximately 2.6% of the median household income of $78,438, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

South Dakota does not reassess property at sale; your property maintains its prior assessed value unless improvements are made or the county conducts a scheduled reassessment. Hughes County offers a Homestead Exemption for primary residences — apply with the Hughes County Assessor's office to claim the exemption. Request your assessment notice from the Hughes County Assessor and verify the 30-day appeal window.