Prairie County, Montana Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Montana. Population: 397.
The median annual property tax in Prairie County is $1,428, which is 21% lower than the Montana state average and 26% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.85% on a median home value of $167,100. Property taxes represent 3.2% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,428
-21% vs State
-26% vs US
Median Home Value
$167,100
-34% vs State
-21% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.85%
+10% vs State
-11% vs US
Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,428 +0.5% | 0.85% |
| 2022 | $1,421 +12.3% | 1.01% |
| 2021 | $1,265 +1.7% | 1.09% |
| 2020 | $1,244 +4.8% | 1.23% |
| 2019 | $1,187 | 1.05% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
3.2%
of median household income
Median Income
$45,192
per year
Monthly Tax
$119
per month
Other Counties in Montana
Deer Lodge County
Tax: $1,706/yr Rate: 0.81%
Big Horn County
Tax: $1,482/yr Rate: 1.00%
Broadwater County
Tax: $2,210/yr Rate: 0.61%
Lincoln County
Tax: $1,499/yr Rate: 0.58%
Wheatland County
Tax: $1,122/yr Rate: 0.65%
Blaine County
Tax: $1,901/yr Rate: 1.52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Prairie County, Montana? ▼
The median annual property tax in Prairie County is $1,428 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.85% on a median home value of $167,100.
How does Prairie County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Prairie County are 26% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.85% compares to 0.95% nationally.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Prairie County? ▼
Property taxes in Prairie County represent approximately 3.2% of the median household income of $45,192. 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.