Golden Valley County, Montana Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Montana. Population: 292.
The median annual property tax in Golden Valley County is $1,038, which is 42% lower than the Montana state average and 46% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.51% on a median home value of $203,900. Property taxes represent 1.8% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,038
-42% vs State
-46% vs US
Median Home Value
$203,900
-19% vs State
-4% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.51%
-34% vs State
-46% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,523
$127/mo
Without Mortgage
$783
$65/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 | $1,038 +11.7% | 0.51% |
| 2022 | $929 +5.3% | 0.67% |
| 2021 | $882 +17.6% | 0.81% |
| 2020 | $750 +14.7% | 0.70% |
| 2019 | $654 | 0.62% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.8%
of median household income
Median Income
$57,353
per year
Monthly Tax
$87
per month
Other Counties in Montana
Carbon County
Tax: $2,080/yr Rate: 0.55%
McCone County
Tax: $1,330/yr Rate: 0.67%
Broadwater County
Tax: $2,210/yr Rate: 0.61%
Petroleum County
Tax: $1,261/yr Rate: 0.73%
Wheatland County
Tax: $1,122/yr Rate: 0.65%
Sweet Grass County
Tax: $1,452/yr Rate: 0.49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Golden Valley County, Montana? ▼
The median annual property tax in Golden Valley County is $1,038 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.51% on a median home value of $203,900.
How does Golden Valley County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Golden Valley County are 46% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.51% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Golden Valley County? ▼
In Golden Valley County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,523 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $783. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Golden Valley County? ▼
Property taxes in Golden Valley County represent approximately 1.8% of the median household income of $57,353. 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.