Lawrence County, Alabama Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Alabama. Population: 10,702.
The median annual property tax in Lawrence County is $459, which is 10% lower than the Alabama state average and 76% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.30% on a median home value of $150,700. Property taxes represent 0.8% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$459
-10% vs State
-76% vs US
Median Home Value
$150,700
+1% vs State
-29% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.30%
-12% vs State
-68% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$496
$41/mo
Without Mortgage
$410
$34/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 | $459 +3.8% | 0.30% |
| 2022 | $442 +3.5% | 0.33% |
| 2021 | $427 +7.0% | 0.34% |
| 2020 | $399 +3.1% | 0.35% |
| 2019 | $387 | 0.35% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
0.8%
of median household income
Median Income
$60,040
per year
Monthly Tax
$38
per month
Other Counties in Alabama
Talladega County
Tax: $509/yr Rate: 0.37%
Lamar County
Tax: $245/yr Rate: 0.22%
Pike County
Tax: $403/yr Rate: 0.27%
Chambers County
Tax: $496/yr Rate: 0.38%
Randolph County
Tax: $412/yr Rate: 0.22%
Monroe County
Tax: $362/yr Rate: 0.32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Lawrence County, Alabama? ▼
The median annual property tax in Lawrence County is $459 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.30% on a median home value of $150,700.
How does Lawrence County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Lawrence County are 76% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.30% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Lawrence County? ▼
In Lawrence County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $496 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $410. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Lawrence County? ▼
Property taxes in Lawrence County represent approximately 0.8% of the median household income of $60,040. 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.