Covington County, Mississippi Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Mississippi. Population: 5,379.
The median annual property tax in Covington County is $683, which is 27% lower than the Mississippi state average and 64% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.69% on a median home value of $98,500. Property taxes represent 1.5% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$683
-27% vs State
-64% vs US
Median Home Value
$98,500
-23% vs State
-53% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.69%
-7% vs State
-27% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,178
$98/mo
Without Mortgage
$389
$32/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 | $683 +17.6% | 0.69% |
| 2022 | $581 -3.8% | 0.76% |
| 2021 | $604 +42.1% | 0.78% |
| 2020 | $425 -16.0% | 0.62% |
| 2019 | $506 | 0.66% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.5%
of median household income
Median Income
$47,001
per year
Monthly Tax
$57
per month
Other Counties in Mississippi
Franklin County
Tax: $613/yr Rate: 0.64%
Neshoba County
Tax: $856/yr Rate: 0.89%
Stone County
Tax: $991/yr Rate: 0.61%
Adams County
Tax: $941/yr Rate: 0.89%
Oktibbeha County
Tax: $1,685/yr Rate: 0.77%
Pontotoc County
Tax: $935/yr Rate: 0.66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Covington County, Mississippi? ▼
The median annual property tax in Covington County is $683 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.69% on a median home value of $98,500.
How does Covington County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Covington County are 64% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.69% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Covington County? ▼
In Covington County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,178 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $389. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Covington County? ▼
Property taxes in Covington County represent approximately 1.5% of the median household income of $47,001. 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.