Montgomery County, Mississippi Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Mississippi. Population: 2,732.
The median annual property tax in Montgomery County is $992, which is 7% higher than the Mississippi state average and 48% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.90% on a median home value of $110,700. Property taxes represent 2.2% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$992
+7% vs State
-48% vs US
Median Home Value
$110,700
-13% vs State
-48% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.90%
+22% vs State
-5% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,215
$101/mo
Without Mortgage
$703
$59/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 | $992 +21.4% | 0.90% |
| 2022 | $817 +9.1% | 0.84% |
| 2021 | $749 +1.6% | 0.83% |
| 2020 | $737 +3.4% | 0.84% |
| 2019 | $713 | 0.84% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.2%
of median household income
Median Income
$45,057
per year
Monthly Tax
$83
per month
Other Counties in Mississippi
Kemper County
Tax: $539/yr Rate: 0.60%
Noxubee County
Tax: $861/yr Rate: 1.01%
Sharkey County
Tax: $1,008/yr Rate: 0.93%
Tunica County
Tax: $679/yr Rate: 0.44%
Stone County
Tax: $991/yr Rate: 0.61%
Issaquena County
Tax: $314/yr Rate: 0.35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Montgomery County, Mississippi? ▼
The median annual property tax in Montgomery County is $992 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.90% on a median home value of $110,700.
How does Montgomery County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Montgomery County are 48% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.90% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Montgomery County? ▼
In Montgomery County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,215 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $703. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Montgomery County? ▼
Property taxes in Montgomery County represent approximately 2.2% of the median household income of $45,057. 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.