Carbon County, Montana Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Montana. Population: 3,493.
The median annual property tax in Carbon County is $2,080, which is 15% higher than the Montana state average and 8% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.55% on a median home value of $379,300. Property taxes represent 2.9% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$2,080
+15% vs State
+8% vs US
Median Home Value
$379,300
+51% vs State
+79% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.55%
-29% vs State
-42% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,980
$165/mo
Without Mortgage
$2,219
$185/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 | $2,080 +1.0% | 0.55% |
| 2022 | $2,060 +3.5% | 0.58% |
| 2021 | $1,990 +8.5% | 0.67% |
| 2020 | $1,834 +14.3% | 0.68% |
| 2019 | $1,604 | 0.65% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.9%
of median household income
Median Income
$71,017
per year
Monthly Tax
$173
per month
Other Counties in Montana
Broadwater County
Tax: $2,210/yr Rate: 0.61%
Toole County
Tax: $1,805/yr Rate: 0.96%
Big Horn County
Tax: $1,482/yr Rate: 1.00%
Fergus County
Tax: $1,709/yr Rate: 0.84%
Fallon County
Tax: $1,359/yr Rate: 0.57%
Beaverhead County
Tax: $1,876/yr Rate: 0.67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Carbon County, Montana? ▼
The median annual property tax in Carbon County is $2,080 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.55% on a median home value of $379,300.
How does Carbon County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Carbon County are 8% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.55% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Carbon County? ▼
In Carbon County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,980 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $2,219. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Carbon County? ▼
Property taxes in Carbon County represent approximately 2.9% of the median household income of $71,017. 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.