Choctaw County, Mississippi Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Mississippi. Population: 2,770.
The median annual property tax in Choctaw County is $472, which is 49% lower than the Mississippi state average and 75% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.45% on a median home value of $104,500. Property taxes represent 1.0% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$472
-49% vs State
-75% vs US
Median Home Value
$104,500
-18% vs State
-51% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.45%
-39% vs State
-53% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$667
$56/mo
Without Mortgage
$294
$25/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 | $472 -6.5% | 0.45% |
| 2022 | $505 +7.7% | 0.48% |
| 2021 | $469 +4.7% | 0.56% |
| 2020 | $448 +10.9% | 0.50% |
| 2019 | $404 | 0.50% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.0%
of median household income
Median Income
$48,321
per year
Monthly Tax
$39
per month
Other Counties in Mississippi
Itawamba County
Tax: $779/yr Rate: 0.64%
Kemper County
Tax: $539/yr Rate: 0.60%
Clay County
Tax: $797/yr Rate: 0.69%
Sharkey County
Tax: $1,008/yr Rate: 0.93%
Noxubee County
Tax: $861/yr Rate: 1.01%
Winston County
Tax: $785/yr Rate: 0.65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Choctaw County, Mississippi? ▼
The median annual property tax in Choctaw County is $472 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.45% on a median home value of $104,500.
How does Choctaw County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Choctaw County are 75% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.45% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Choctaw County? ▼
In Choctaw County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $667 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $294. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Choctaw County? ▼
Property taxes in Choctaw County represent approximately 1.0% of the median household income of $48,321. 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.