Statewide · Property tax · ACS 2024
Montana Property Taxes
The average Montana homeowner pays $2,693 a year at an effective rate of 0.72%, 35% above the U.S. average. Compare 56 counties below.
- $2,693
- Avg median tax
- 0.72%
- Effective rate
- #33 of 51
- U.S. rank (burden)
- 56
- Counties
The verdict
The average Montana homeowner pays $2,693 a year in property tax, an effective rate of 0.72%, the #33 highest burden of 51 U.S. states.
- $2,693
- Average median tax, 2024
- 0.72%
- Statewide effective rate
- #33 of 51
- U.S. states by tax burden
- 56
- counties measured
Effective rate is the median property tax bill divided by the median home value ($375,800). U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2024.
The average median property tax in Montana is $2,693/year, which is 35% above the national average of $1,993. The average effective tax rate is 0.72% on a median home value of $375,800. Taxes range from $598 in Wibaux County to $4,150 in Missoula County.
What This Data Tells Us About Montana
The statewide average property tax in Montana is $2,693 per year, 35% above the national average of $1,993, based on Census ACS state-level estimates. The statewide effective rate of 0.72% on a median home value of $375,800 reflects how Montana's assessment rules and local millage combine at the household level; the 56 counties below show how that varies locally.
Within Montana, median annual tax ranges from $598 in Wibaux County (effective rate 0.61%) to $4,150 in Missoula County (effective rate 0.88%). Median home values in Montana ($375,800) 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 Montana compares
Average effective property tax rate vs the national average, ACS 2024.
Montana has a higher effective property tax rate than 36% of U.S. states, ranking #33 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%. Montana has below-average property tax rates, making it a more affordable state for homeowners.
How this score is calculated: a 1-10 scale derived mechanically from the ratio of this state's average effective rate to the national average effective rate (0.92%) - a ratio at or below 0.5× scores 10, a ratio at or above 2.0× scores 1, with a linear scale between. It is a factual comparison of Census figures only, not a recommendation, quality rating, or endorsement of Montana or any other state.
All Counties in Montana (56)
| County (by tax bill) | Median tax | Eff. rate | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missoula County | $4,150 | 0.88% | $472,100 |
| Gallatin County | $3,933 | 0.59% | $667,600 |
| Flathead County | $3,120 | 0.58% | $535,500 |
| Lewis and Clark County | $3,113 | 0.79% | $393,500 |
| Yellowstone County | $2,832 | 0.81% | $349,500 |
| Park County | $2,641 | 0.56% | $467,500 |
| Lake County | $2,561 | 0.61% | $421,800 |
| Silver Bow County | $2,500 | 0.98% | $255,200 |
| Jefferson County | $2,446 | 0.55% | $446,900 |
| Broadwater County | $2,384 | 0.56% | $426,600 |
| Ravalli County | $2,380 | 0.50% | $476,600 |
| Valley County | $2,333 | 1.18% | $198,400 |
| Cascade County | $2,320 | 0.87% | $265,300 |
| Stillwater County | $2,319 | 0.57% | $405,800 |
| Carbon County | $2,281 | 0.54% | $420,800 |
| Custer County | $2,264 | 1.03% | $219,100 |
| Granite County | $2,130 | 0.60% | $352,700 |
| Dawson County | $2,110 | 1.14% | $185,300 |
| Powell County | $2,104 | 0.69% | $306,500 |
| Blaine County | $2,080 | 1.34% | $155,500 |
| Beaverhead County | $2,069 | 0.67% | $308,300 |
| Teton County | $1,987 | 0.75% | $264,000 |
| Hill County | $1,980 | 0.98% | $202,600 |
| Madison County | $1,937 | 0.41% | $470,100 |
| Richland County | $1,934 | 0.74% | $263,000 |
| Toole County | $1,908 | 0.87% | $218,400 |
| Sanders County | $1,889 | 0.53% | $359,000 |
| Deer Lodge County | $1,803 | 0.78% | $231,700 |
| Fergus County | $1,769 | 0.75% | $236,100 |
| Mineral County | $1,758 | 0.48% | $364,300 |
| Meagher County | $1,725 | 0.66% | $259,800 |
| Pondera County | $1,651 | 0.80% | $206,100 |
| Lincoln County | $1,615 | 0.54% | $296,500 |
| Sweet Grass County | $1,615 | 0.49% | $330,100 |
| Daniels County | $1,610 | 0.87% | $184,800 |
| Big Horn County | $1,574 | 1.10% | $143,400 |
| Liberty County | $1,570 | 0.93% | $169,100 |
| Chouteau County | $1,566 | 0.75% | $207,800 |
| Phillips County | $1,551 | 0.78% | $197,600 |
| Roosevelt County | $1,522 | 1.28% | $118,800 |
| Sheridan County | $1,521 | 1.23% | $124,000 |
| McCone County | $1,429 | 0.68% | $211,600 |
| Glacier County | $1,391 | 0.84% | $165,100 |
| Prairie County | $1,391 | 0.84% | $165,700 |
| Treasure County | $1,364 | 0.59% | $230,300 |
| Powder River County | $1,304 | 0.68% | $192,100 |
| Musselshell County | $1,287 | 0.55% | $235,000 |
| Rosebud County | $1,285 | 0.70% | $182,400 |
| Fallon County | $1,220 | 0.50% | $244,800 |
| Petroleum County | $1,211 | 0.60% | $201,400 |
| Golden Valley County | $1,132 | 0.53% | $212,200 |
| Judith Basin County | $1,066 | 0.45% | $238,300 |
| Garfield County | $1,052 | 0.62% | $169,900 |
| Wheatland County | $1,013 | 0.56% | $180,800 |
| Carter County | $904 | 0.45% | $199,200 |
| Wibaux County | $598 | 0.61% | $98,600 |
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PlainPropertyTax is rendered directly from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on the Census ACS state-level record for Montana. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026-06-09.