Carter County, Montana Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Montana. Population: 369.
The median annual property tax in Carter County is $782, which is 57% lower than the Montana state average and 59% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.44% on a median home value of $176,600. Property taxes represent 1.5% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$782
-57% vs State
-59% vs US
Median Home Value
$176,600
-30% vs State
-17% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.44%
-43% vs State
-54% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,208
$101/mo
Without Mortgage
$662
$55/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 | $782 -11.4% | 0.44% |
| 2022 | $883 -9.2% | 0.63% |
| 2021 | $973 +15.0% | 0.83% |
| 2020 | $846 -8.9% | 0.77% |
| 2019 | $929 | 0.84% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.5%
of median household income
Median Income
$52,171
per year
Monthly Tax
$65
per month
Other Counties in Montana
Custer County
Tax: $2,242/yr Rate: 1.10%
Powell County
Tax: $1,809/yr Rate: 0.71%
Valley County
Tax: $2,185/yr Rate: 1.10%
Liberty County
Tax: $1,204/yr Rate: 1.03%
Ravalli County
Tax: $2,303/yr Rate: 0.53%
Jefferson County
Tax: $2,274/yr Rate: 0.56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Carter County, Montana? ▼
The median annual property tax in Carter County is $782 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.44% on a median home value of $176,600.
How does Carter County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Carter County are 59% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.44% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Carter County? ▼
In Carter County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,208 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $662. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Carter County? ▼
Property taxes in Carter County represent approximately 1.5% of the median household income of $52,171. 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.