Hughes County, South Dakota

Hughes County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 17,022, making it the least populous capital county in the nation. Its county seat is Pierre, the state capital. The county was created in 1873 and organized in 1880. It was named for Alexander Hughes, a legislator.Hughes County is part of the Pierre, SD Micropolitan Statistical Area.GeographyAccording to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of, of which is land and (7.4%) is water.Major highways20px U.S. Highway 1420px U.S. Highway 8320px South Dakota Highway 3423px South Dakota Highway 1804AirportPierre Regional Airport (PIR) serves Hughes county and the surrounding communities.Adjacent counties Sully County, South Dakota - north Hyde County, South Dakota - east Lyman County, South Dakota - south Stanley County, South Dakota - west