Kemper County, Mississippi Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Mississippi. Population: 2,489.
The median annual property tax in Kemper County is $539, which is 42% lower than the Mississippi state average and 72% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.60% on a median home value of $90,200. Property taxes represent 1.2% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$539
-42% vs State
-72% vs US
Median Home Value
$90,200
-29% vs State
-57% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.60%
-19% vs State
-37% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$615
$51/mo
Without Mortgage
$529
$44/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 | $539 +7.8% | 0.60% |
| 2022 | $500 +16.8% | 0.56% |
| 2021 | $428 +9.7% | 0.55% |
| 2020 | $390 -0.3% | 0.50% |
| 2019 | $391 | 0.53% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.2%
of median household income
Median Income
$43,595
per year
Monthly Tax
$45
per month
Other Counties in Mississippi
George County
Tax: $1,086/yr Rate: 0.65%
Panola County
Tax: $935/yr Rate: 0.77%
Hancock County
Tax: $1,485/yr Rate: 0.72%
Perry County
Tax: $947/yr Rate: 0.75%
Franklin County
Tax: $613/yr Rate: 0.64%
Noxubee County
Tax: $861/yr Rate: 1.01%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Kemper County, Mississippi? ▼
The median annual property tax in Kemper County is $539 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.60% on a median home value of $90,200.
How does Kemper County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Kemper County are 72% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.60% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Kemper County? ▼
In Kemper County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $615 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $529. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Kemper County? ▼
Property taxes in Kemper County represent approximately 1.2% of the median household income of $43,595. 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.