Statewide · Property tax · ACS 2024
Mississippi Property Taxes
The average Mississippi homeowner pays $955 a year at an effective rate of 0.72%, 52% below the U.S. median. Compare 81 counties below.
- $955
- Avg median tax
- 0.72%
- Effective rate
- #32 of 51
- U.S. rank (burden)
- 81
- Counties
The verdict
The average Mississippi homeowner pays $955 a year in property tax, an effective rate of 0.72%, the #32 highest burden of 51 U.S. states.
- $955
- Average median tax, 2024
- 0.72%
- Statewide effective rate
- #32 of 51
- U.S. states by tax burden
- 81
- counties measured
Effective rate is the median property tax bill divided by the median home value ($136,126). U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2024.
The average median property tax in Mississippi is $955/year, which is 52% below the national average of $1,993. The average effective tax rate is 0.72% on a median home value of $136,126. Taxes range from $386 in Amite County to $2,108 in Madison County.
What This Data Tells Us About Mississippi
Across 81 counties in Mississippi, the average median property tax is $955 per year, 52% below the national median of $1,993. The statewide effective rate of 0.72% on a median home value of $136,126 reflects how Mississippi's assessment rules and local millage combine at the household level.
Within Mississippi, median annual tax ranges from $386 in Amite County (effective rate 0.38%) to $2,108 in Madison County (effective rate 0.68%). Median home values in Mississippi ($136,126) compared with $227,791 nationally help explain why the same effective rate produces different dollar bills in different states. Within-state variation often tracks local school levies, county bonds, and municipal overlays rather than a single statewide rate.
This page is for informational purposes only and is not tax, legal, or financial advice. Figures describe median homeowner households reported to the Census Bureau, individual bills can differ based on assessed value, exemptions, special districts, and local overlays. Always confirm current rates with your county assessor or a qualified professional before making decisions that rely on these numbers.
State Average vs National Average
How Mississippi compares
Average effective property tax rate vs the national average, ACS 2024.
Mississippi has a higher effective property tax rate than 38% of U.S. states, ranking #32 of 51 for property tax burden.
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Tax Affordability Score
Based on the average effective tax rate of 0.72% compared to the national average of 0.92%. Mississippi has below-average property tax rates, making it a more affordable state for homeowners.
All Counties in Mississippi (81)
| County (by tax bill) | Median tax | Eff. rate | Home value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison County | $2,108 | 0.68% | $311,100 | 111,647 |
| Lafayette County | $1,719 | 0.55% | $315,400 | 58,327 |
| Oktibbeha County | $1,691 | 0.71% | $237,700 | 51,771 |
| DeSoto County | $1,613 | 0.60% | $269,600 | 191,301 |
| Hancock County | $1,583 | 0.71% | $224,200 | 46,167 |
| Lamar County | $1,479 | 0.66% | $224,700 | 65,713 |
| Rankin County | $1,428 | 0.60% | $237,400 | 158,854 |
| Hinds County | $1,403 | 0.88% | $159,900 | 218,533 |
| Lee County | $1,384 | 0.69% | $199,500 | 83,034 |
| Harrison County | $1,370 | 0.65% | $212,200 | 210,891 |
| Jackson County | $1,366 | 0.71% | $193,100 | 145,249 |
| Forrest County | $1,361 | 0.81% | $168,000 | 78,272 |
| Grenada County | $1,355 | 1.02% | $132,200 | 21,217 |
| Tate County | $1,354 | 0.65% | $209,000 | 28,321 |
| Montgomery County | $1,269 | 1.00% | $126,800 | 9,602 |
| Warren County | $1,244 | 0.80% | $156,400 | 43,020 |
| Lauderdale County | $1,228 | 0.92% | $133,300 | 71,504 |
| Marshall County | $1,213 | 0.72% | $167,900 | 33,979 |
| Yazoo County | $1,197 | 0.78% | $153,800 | 24,835 |
| Pearl River County | $1,189 | 0.65% | $182,300 | 57,458 |
| Stone County | $1,134 | 0.70% | $161,100 | 18,894 |
| Lincoln County | $1,089 | 0.70% | $155,800 | 34,877 |
| Jones County | $1,053 | 0.74% | $143,100 | 66,472 |
| George County | $1,044 | 0.63% | $166,900 | 25,170 |
| Leflore County | $1,033 | 1.02% | $101,200 | 27,141 |
| Coahoma County | $1,012 | 1.12% | $90,300 | 20,540 |
| Lowndes County | $992 | 0.60% | $164,100 | 57,838 |
| Pike County | $975 | 0.88% | $110,800 | 39,602 |
| Adams County | $974 | 0.90% | $108,700 | 28,803 |
| Tippah County | $956 | 0.77% | $124,100 | 21,523 |
| Bolivar County | $950 | 0.73% | $130,000 | 29,534 |
| Tunica County | $940 | 0.53% | $175,900 | 9,475 |
| Sunflower County | $930 | 0.93% | $100,300 | 24,333 |
| Marion County | $922 | 0.75% | $122,800 | 24,193 |
| Union County | $918 | 0.56% | $163,400 | 28,122 |
| Walthall County | $913 | 0.72% | $126,600 | 13,839 |
| Pontotoc County | $911 | 0.58% | $157,100 | 31,550 |
| Wilkinson County | $895 | 0.99% | $90,000 | 8,162 |
| Prentiss County | $894 | 0.73% | $122,500 | 25,184 |
| Neshoba County | $893 | 0.89% | $100,000 | 28,932 |
| Washington County | $891 | 0.86% | $104,000 | 42,765 |
| Noxubee County | $868 | 0.96% | $90,800 | 10,025 |
| Humphreys County | $861 | 0.98% | $87,800 | 7,395 |
| Sharkey County | $861 | 0.88% | $98,000 | 3,872 |
| Monroe County | $843 | 0.70% | $120,800 | 33,747 |
| Itawamba County | $835 | 0.59% | $142,400 | 24,036 |
| Alcorn County | $831 | 0.58% | $142,100 | 34,289 |
| Panola County | $826 | 0.65% | $127,800 | 32,808 |
| Webster County | $821 | 0.68% | $120,100 | 9,972 |
| Copiah County | $820 | 0.72% | $114,100 | 27,855 |
| Clay County | $810 | 0.63% | $129,100 | 18,383 |
| Yalobusha County | $809 | 0.66% | $122,300 | 12,419 |
| Winston County | $806 | 0.65% | $124,600 | 17,536 |
| Chickasaw County | $800 | 0.73% | $109,800 | 16,915 |
| Jefferson Davis County | $800 | 0.89% | $90,100 | 11,117 |
| Greene County | $791 | 0.85% | $92,700 | 13,615 |
| Leake County | $778 | 0.67% | $116,800 | 21,319 |
| Newton County | $778 | 0.73% | $106,300 | 21,093 |
| Perry County | $763 | 0.62% | $124,000 | 11,449 |
| Simpson County | $751 | 0.61% | $122,200 | 25,691 |
| Quitman County | $740 | 1.06% | $69,600 | 5,774 |
| Franklin County | $739 | 0.73% | $101,900 | 7,622 |
| Jasper County | $737 | 0.69% | $107,100 | 16,059 |
| Benton County | $720 | 0.69% | $105,100 | 7,589 |
| Scott County | $710 | 0.67% | $106,700 | 27,718 |
| Attala County | $707 | 0.68% | $104,600 | 17,526 |
| Tishomingo County | $705 | 0.49% | $145,100 | 18,660 |
| Jefferson County | $698 | 0.86% | $81,300 | 7,068 |
| Holmes County | $690 | 0.86% | $80,400 | 16,191 |
| Lawrence County | $674 | 0.67% | $100,000 | 11,786 |
| Clarke County | $666 | 0.56% | $118,100 | 15,314 |
| Covington County | $619 | 0.59% | $105,100 | 18,148 |
| Calhoun County | $600 | 0.66% | $90,300 | 12,922 |
| Wayne County | $578 | 0.63% | $91,100 | 19,718 |
| Carroll County | $577 | 0.53% | $109,600 | 9,686 |
| Choctaw County | $563 | 0.48% | $117,200 | 8,118 |
| Kemper County | $563 | 0.57% | $99,600 | 8,729 |
| Tallahatchie County | $503 | 0.61% | $82,300 | 11,764 |
| Smith County | $469 | 0.42% | $112,600 | 14,132 |
| Claiborne County | $403 | 0.49% | $82,700 | 8,582 |
| Amite County | $386 | 0.38% | $100,800 | 12,565 |
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