Housing by town in Hughes County, South Dakota
Hughes County, South Dakota has 4 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $990 (±$89) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
28.0% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $673 in 2015–2019 (+47.1%; Up after inflation).
Pierre has the highest median gross rent ($983) and Harrold the lowest ($550).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $990 (±$89)
- Households that rent
- 28.0%
- Median household income
- $81,395
- Places
- 4
Cities, towns and townships in Hughes County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blunt | $900 | 24.8% | $65,208 | $154,500 | $1,421 |
| Harrold | $550 | 35.6% | $58,750 | $77,500 | $820 |
| Pierre | $983 | 31.4% | $77,672 | $230,700 | $2,632 |
| Raber Township | — | 87.3% | — | — | — |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $23,100 | $38,500 | $61,550 |
| 2 people | $26,400 | $44,000 | $70,350 |
| 3 people | $29,700 | $49,500 | $79,150 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $54,950 | $87,900 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $59,350 | $94,950 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $63,750 | $102,000 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $68,150 | $109,000 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $72,550 | $116,050 |
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Crime reported to police in Hughes County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 76 | 431 | 347 | 1,968 | 17,628 | 2 of 2 |
| 2024 | 80 | 458 | 286 | 1,636 | 17,479 | 2 of 2 |
| 2025 | 83 | 475 | 274 | 1,567 | 17,487 | 2 of 2 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Hughes County recorded 83 violent and 274 property crimes, 475 and 1,567 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Hughes County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pierre Police Department | 13,719 | 77 | 242 |
| Hughes County Sheriff's Office | 3,768 | 6 | 32 |
ZIP codes in Hughes County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57501 | 17,326 | $995 | $245,100 | $81,791 | 28.0% |
| 57522 | 521 | $900 | $215,000 | $72,188 | 30.2% |
| 57536 | 277 | $670 | $90,000 | $53,125 | 41.4% |
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Questions about Hughes County
What is the crime rate in Hughes County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Hughes County recorded 475 violent and 1,567 property crimes per 100,000 residents (83 violent and 274 property crimes in all).
Which place in Hughes County has the highest rent?
Pierre has the highest median gross rent, $983 (±$90) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Hughes County has the lowest rent?
Harrold has the lowest median gross rent, $550 (±$458) a month.
What is the median rent in Hughes County, South Dakota?
The median gross rent in Hughes County is $990 (±$89) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hughes County, South Dakota
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hughes County, South Dakota
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Hughes County, SD
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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