Liberty County, Montana Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Montana. Population: 440.
The median annual property tax in Liberty County is $1,204, which is 33% lower than the Montana state average and 37% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.03% on a median home value of $116,800. Property taxes represent 2.3% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,204
-33% vs State
-37% vs US
Median Home Value
$116,800
-54% vs State
-45% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.03%
+34% vs State
+8% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,875
$156/mo
Without Mortgage
$927
$77/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 | $1,204 -8.0% | 1.03% |
| 2022 | $1,308 +24.8% | 1.11% |
| 2021 | $1,048 -2.5% | 1.06% |
| 2020 | $1,075 -1.4% | 1.06% |
| 2019 | $1,090 | 1.08% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.3%
of median household income
Median Income
$53,264
per year
Monthly Tax
$100
per month
Other Counties in Montana
Missoula County
Tax: $3,833/yr Rate: 0.91%
Blaine County
Tax: $1,901/yr Rate: 1.52%
Sweet Grass County
Tax: $1,452/yr Rate: 0.49%
Carbon County
Tax: $2,080/yr Rate: 0.55%
Powder River County
Tax: $1,237/yr Rate: 0.83%
Hill County
Tax: $2,026/yr Rate: 1.08%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Liberty County, Montana? ▼
The median annual property tax in Liberty County is $1,204 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.03% on a median home value of $116,800.
How does Liberty County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Liberty County are 37% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.03% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Liberty County? ▼
In Liberty County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,875 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $927. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Liberty County? ▼
Property taxes in Liberty County represent approximately 2.3% of the median household income of $53,264. 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.