Stillwater County, Montana Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Montana. Population: 3,125.
The median annual property tax in Stillwater County is $2,131, which is 18% higher than the Montana state average and 11% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.60% on a median home value of $355,600. Property taxes represent 2.6% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$2,131
+18% vs State
+11% vs US
Median Home Value
$355,600
+41% vs State
+68% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.60%
-22% vs State
-37% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,340
$195/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,864
$155/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 | $2,131 +5.7% | 0.60% |
| 2022 | $2,017 +11.4% | 0.64% |
| 2021 | $1,810 +9.4% | 0.65% |
| 2020 | $1,655 +4.4% | 0.64% |
| 2019 | $1,586 | 0.62% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.6%
of median household income
Median Income
$81,503
per year
Monthly Tax
$178
per month
Other Counties in Montana
Mineral County
Tax: $1,728/yr Rate: 0.55%
Powder River County
Tax: $1,237/yr Rate: 0.83%
Big Horn County
Tax: $1,482/yr Rate: 1.00%
Silver Bow County
Tax: $2,357/yr Rate: 1.05%
Treasure County
Tax: $1,326/yr Rate: 0.62%
Richland County
Tax: $1,935/yr Rate: 0.75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Stillwater County, Montana? ▼
The median annual property tax in Stillwater County is $2,131 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.60% on a median home value of $355,600.
How does Stillwater County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Stillwater County are 11% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.60% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Stillwater County? ▼
In Stillwater County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,340 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,864. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Stillwater County? ▼
Property taxes in Stillwater County represent approximately 2.6% of the median household income of $81,503. 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.