Cascade County, Montana Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Montana. Population: 24,490.
The median annual property tax in Cascade County is $2,236, which is 24% higher than the Montana state average and 16% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.92% on a median home value of $243,300. Property taxes represent 3.4% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$2,236
+24% vs State
+16% vs US
Median Home Value
$243,300
-3% vs State
+15% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.92%
+19% vs State
-3% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,292
$191/mo
Without Mortgage
$2,139
$178/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 | $2,236 +3.8% | 0.92% |
| 2022 | $2,154 +13.8% | 0.95% |
| 2021 | $1,892 +5.3% | 0.98% |
| 2020 | $1,796 +2.5% | 0.97% |
| 2019 | $1,753 | 0.97% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
3.4%
of median household income
Median Income
$66,203
per year
Monthly Tax
$186
per month
Other Counties in Montana
Phillips County
Tax: $1,484/yr Rate: 0.85%
Sheridan County
Tax: $1,436/yr Rate: 1.29%
Madison County
Tax: $1,800/yr Rate: 0.41%
Lewis and Clark County
Tax: $2,886/yr Rate: 0.81%
Missoula County
Tax: $3,833/yr Rate: 0.91%
Jefferson County
Tax: $2,274/yr Rate: 0.56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Cascade County, Montana? ▼
The median annual property tax in Cascade County is $2,236 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.92% on a median home value of $243,300.
How does Cascade County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Cascade County are 16% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.92% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Cascade County? ▼
In Cascade County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,292 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $2,139. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Cascade County? ▼
Property taxes in Cascade County represent approximately 3.4% of the median household income of $66,203. 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.