Barbour County, Alabama Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Alabama. Population: 6,128.
The median annual property tax in Barbour County is $415, which is 19% lower than the Alabama state average and 78% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.38% on a median home value of $109,900. Property taxes represent 0.9% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$415
-19% vs State
-78% vs US
Median Home Value
$109,900
-27% vs State
-48% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.38%
+12% vs State
-60% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$585
$49/mo
Without Mortgage
$289
$24/mo
Homeowners with a mortgage typically own higher-valued properties, which can result in higher tax bills.
Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $415 +4.3% | 0.38% |
| 2022 | $398 +17.8% | 0.39% |
| 2021 | $338 +3.4% | 0.38% |
| 2020 | $327 +16.8% | 0.38% |
| 2019 | $280 | 0.31% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
0.9%
of median household income
Median Income
$44,290
per year
Monthly Tax
$35
per month
Other Counties in Alabama
Wilcox County
Tax: $309/yr Rate: 0.37%
Lowndes County
Tax: $329/yr Rate: 0.41%
Baldwin County
Tax: $881/yr Rate: 0.31%
Coosa County
Tax: $303/yr Rate: 0.27%
Calhoun County
Tax: $610/yr Rate: 0.41%
Hale County
Tax: $406/yr Rate: 0.32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Barbour County, Alabama? ▼
The median annual property tax in Barbour County is $415 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.38% on a median home value of $109,900.
How does Barbour County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Barbour County are 78% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.38% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Barbour County? ▼
In Barbour County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $585 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $289. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Barbour County? ▼
Property taxes in Barbour County represent approximately 0.9% of the median household income of $44,290. The national benchmark is generally 2-4% of household income.
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Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Property tax data reflects median amounts paid by homeowners. Effective rates are calculated as median tax divided by median home value.