57536 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 57536 (Harrold, South Dakota) pay a median of $518/year in property taxes on homes valued at $137,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.38%, which is 66% below the South Dakota state average of 1.10%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 57536 is approximately $43, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Hughes County. This is $1,243 less than the South Dakota average of $1,761/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in South Dakota, 57536 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 57770 (0.37%) and 57321 (0.40%).

In Harrold, property taxes represent approximately 0.9% of the median household income of $60,625, 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.