South Dakota · FIPS 46065 · County seat: Pierre
Hughes County, SD GIS & Parcel Viewer
Use this page to reach the official county parcel map for Hughes County, South Dakota. The button below opens the Hughes County planning-district WebGIS viewer in a new tab, so you can look up parcels by address, owner or parcel number on the source site itself.
Open the Hughes County parcel map ↗
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Hughes County at a glance
| Official map | Hughes County planning-district WebGIS viewer |
|---|---|
| Type | County-run map |
| Website | gis.districtiii.org |
| Access | Free, no login (checked Oct 2026) |
| County seat | Pierre |
| Population | 17,624 (2023 Census Bureau estimate) |
| Land area | 742 sq mi |
| FIPS code | 46065 |
Where the parcel data comes from
Hughes County runs this viewer (directly or through a contracted vendor), which makes it the closest thing to the source for local parcel lines. When we tested the link in October 2026 it opened with no login and no fee.
Searching for a parcel, step by step
- Press the button above. This county's viewer runs on planning-district WebGIS; 43 counties in our directory use the same service.
- Find the search option and look up a property, or zoom in on the map.
- Click a lot to see its details.
- Check the toolbar for layers, measuring and printing.
If an address search comes up empty, try the parcel number from a tax bill or deed instead, or click the lot on the map.
About Hughes County
Hughes County had an estimated 17,624 residents in 2023, according to the Census Bureau. With about 742 square miles of land, that works out to roughly 24 people per square mile. Among South Dakota's 66 counties, it is the 12th largest by population. The county seat is Pierre.
Nearby parcel maps
If the property sits near a county line, the parcel may belong to a neighbor. These counties border Hughes County:
A note on accuracy
The lines you see online are approximate. They're good for finding a lot and its parcel number, but a legal boundary question needs the recorded plat or a surveyor.