Granite County, Montana Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Montana. Population: 1,051.
The median annual property tax in Granite County is $2,061, which is 14% higher than the Montana state average and 7% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.61% on a median home value of $339,500. Property taxes represent 3.8% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$2,061
+14% vs State
+7% vs US
Median Home Value
$339,500
+35% vs State
+60% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.61%
-21% vs State
-36% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,136
$178/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,998
$167/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 | $2,061 +7.9% | 0.61% |
| 2022 | $1,910 +9.1% | 0.67% |
| 2021 | $1,751 +5.7% | 0.71% |
| 2020 | $1,657 +10.4% | 0.66% |
| 2019 | $1,501 | 0.67% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
3.8%
of median household income
Median Income
$54,646
per year
Monthly Tax
$172
per month
Other Counties in Montana
Prairie County
Tax: $1,428/yr Rate: 0.85%
Meagher County
Tax: $1,705/yr Rate: 0.70%
Custer County
Tax: $2,242/yr Rate: 1.10%
Wheatland County
Tax: $1,122/yr Rate: 0.65%
Daniels County
Tax: $1,533/yr Rate: 0.86%
Garfield County
Tax: $1,169/yr Rate: 0.66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Granite County, Montana? ▼
The median annual property tax in Granite County is $2,061 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.61% on a median home value of $339,500.
How does Granite County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Granite County are 7% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.61% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Granite County? ▼
In Granite County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,136 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,998. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Granite County? ▼
Property taxes in Granite County represent approximately 3.8% of the median household income of $54,646. 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.