Jefferson County, Mississippi Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Mississippi. Population: 1,870.
The median annual property tax in Jefferson County is $816, which is 12% lower than the Mississippi state average and 58% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.00% on a median home value of $81,400. Property taxes represent 2.3% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$816
-12% vs State
-58% vs US
Median Home Value
$81,400
-36% vs State
-62% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.00%
+35% vs State
+5% vs US
Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $816 -3.7% | 1.00% |
| 2022 | $847 +54.0% | 1.11% |
| 2021 | $550 +10.4% | 0.85% |
| 2020 | $498 -7.9% | 0.80% |
| 2019 | $541 | 0.85% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.3%
of median household income
Median Income
$36,207
per year
Monthly Tax
$68
per month
Other Counties in Mississippi
Newton County
Tax: $821/yr Rate: 0.80%
Alcorn County
Tax: $788/yr Rate: 0.60%
Lowndes County
Tax: $1,008/yr Rate: 0.64%
Chickasaw County
Tax: $746/yr Rate: 0.74%
Washington County
Tax: $837/yr Rate: 0.84%
Lauderdale County
Tax: $1,223/yr Rate: 0.98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Jefferson County, Mississippi? ▼
The median annual property tax in Jefferson County is $816 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.00% on a median home value of $81,400.
How does Jefferson County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Jefferson County are 58% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.00% compares to 0.95% nationally.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Jefferson County? ▼
Property taxes in Jefferson County represent approximately 2.3% of the median household income of $36,207. 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.