Powder River County, Montana Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Montana. Population: 553.
The median annual property tax in Powder River County is $1,237, which is 31% lower than the Montana state average and 36% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.83% on a median home value of $149,400. Property taxes represent 1.8% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,237
-31% vs State
-36% vs US
Median Home Value
$149,400
-41% vs State
-29% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.83%
+8% vs State
-13% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,290
$108/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,173
$98/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 | $1,237 +0.1% | 0.83% |
| 2022 | $1,236 +15.0% | 0.74% |
| 2021 | $1,075 +1.5% | 0.84% |
| 2020 | $1,059 +12.3% | 0.78% |
| 2019 | $943 | 0.66% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.8%
of median household income
Median Income
$68,009
per year
Monthly Tax
$103
per month
Other Counties in Montana
Treasure County
Tax: $1,326/yr Rate: 0.62%
Yellowstone County
Tax: $2,669/yr Rate: 0.84%
Missoula County
Tax: $3,833/yr Rate: 0.91%
Lewis and Clark County
Tax: $2,886/yr Rate: 0.81%
Blaine County
Tax: $1,901/yr Rate: 1.52%
Musselshell County
Tax: $1,383/yr Rate: 0.63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Powder River County, Montana? ▼
The median annual property tax in Powder River County is $1,237 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.83% on a median home value of $149,400.
How does Powder River County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Powder River County are 36% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.83% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Powder River County? ▼
In Powder River County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,290 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,173. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Powder River County? ▼
Property taxes in Powder River County represent approximately 1.8% of the median household income of $68,009. 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.