Lamar County, Alabama Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Alabama. Population: 3,692.
The median annual property tax in Lamar County is $245, which is 52% lower than the Alabama state average and 87% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.22% on a median home value of $112,700. Property taxes represent 0.5% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$245
-52% vs State
-87% vs US
Median Home Value
$112,700
-25% vs State
-47% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.22%
-35% vs State
-77% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$389
$32/mo
Without Mortgage
$199
$17/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 | $245 -4.3% | 0.22% |
| 2022 | $256 +9.4% | 0.24% |
| 2021 | $234 -5.3% | 0.23% |
| 2020 | $247 +2.5% | 0.26% |
| 2019 | $241 | 0.30% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
0.5%
of median household income
Median Income
$47,447
per year
Monthly Tax
$20
per month
Other Counties in Alabama
Coffee County
Tax: $615/yr Rate: 0.34%
Henry County
Tax: $506/yr Rate: 0.34%
Marion County
Tax: $308/yr Rate: 0.30%
Chambers County
Tax: $496/yr Rate: 0.38%
Cleburne County
Tax: $417/yr Rate: 0.29%
Morgan County
Tax: $674/yr Rate: 0.35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Lamar County, Alabama? ▼
The median annual property tax in Lamar County is $245 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.22% on a median home value of $112,700.
How does Lamar County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Lamar County are 87% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.22% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Lamar County? ▼
In Lamar County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $389 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $199. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Lamar County? ▼
Property taxes in Lamar County represent approximately 0.5% of the median household income of $47,447. 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.