Wheatland County, Montana Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Montana. Population: 659.
The median annual property tax in Wheatland County is $1,122, which is 38% lower than the Montana state average and 42% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.65% on a median home value of $172,700. Property taxes represent 2.4% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,122
-38% vs State
-42% vs US
Median Home Value
$172,700
-31% vs State
-18% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.65%
-16% vs State
-32% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,358
$113/mo
Without Mortgage
$935
$78/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 | $1,122 +5.7% | 0.65% |
| 2022 | $1,061 +15.7% | 0.65% |
| 2021 | $917 +2.3% | 0.74% |
| 2020 | $896 +16.1% | 0.76% |
| 2019 | $772 | 0.81% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.4%
of median household income
Median Income
$47,054
per year
Monthly Tax
$94
per month
Other Counties in Montana
Petroleum County
Tax: $1,261/yr Rate: 0.73%
Valley County
Tax: $2,185/yr Rate: 1.10%
Madison County
Tax: $1,800/yr Rate: 0.41%
Daniels County
Tax: $1,533/yr Rate: 0.86%
Powell County
Tax: $1,809/yr Rate: 0.71%
Sweet Grass County
Tax: $1,452/yr Rate: 0.49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Wheatland County, Montana? ▼
The median annual property tax in Wheatland County is $1,122 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.65% on a median home value of $172,700.
How does Wheatland County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Wheatland County are 42% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.65% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Wheatland County? ▼
In Wheatland County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,358 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $935. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Wheatland County? ▼
Property taxes in Wheatland County represent approximately 2.4% of the median household income of $47,054. 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.