County | Median Property Taxes ↓ | With Mortgage | Without Mortgage |
---|---|---|---|
Madison County | $2,071 | $2,184 | $1,812 |
Oktibbeha County | $1,685 | $2,205 | $1,144 |
Lafayette County | $1,672 | $2,073 | $1,346 |
DeSoto County | $1,595 | $1,692 | $1,322 |
Hancock County | $1,485 | $1,705 | $1,277 |
Lamar County | $1,459 | $1,582 | $1,212 |
Hinds County | $1,389 | $1,602 | $1,091 |
Rankin County | $1,384 | $1,512 | $963 |
Lee County | $1,356 | $1,537 | $966 |
Jackson County | $1,332 | $1,567 | $953 |
Tate County | $1,328 | $1,545 | $1,017 |
Harrison County | $1,289 | $1,428 | $984 |
Marshall County | $1,286 | $1,525 | $929 |
Forrest County | $1,284 | $1,616 | $863 |
Grenada County | $1,247 | $1,467 | $955 |
Warren County | $1,234 | $1,401 | $928 |
Lauderdale County | $1,223 | $1,437 | $931 |
Pearl River County | $1,181 | $1,457 | $893 |
Yazoo County | $1,150 | $1,366 | $673 |
Jones County | $1,116 | $1,384 | $884 |
George County | $1,086 | $1,270 | $738 |
Coahoma County | $1,071 | $1,607 | $789 |
Leflore County | $1,037 | $1,490 | $821 |
Pike County | $1,027 | $1,255 | $779 |
Sharkey County | $1,008 | $1,974 | $741 |
Lowndes County | $1,008 | $1,083 | $779 |
Montgomery County | $992 | $1,215 | $703 |
Stone County | $991 | $1,043 | $901 |
Humphreys County | $980 | $1,561 | $611 |
Tippah County | $963 | $993 | $897 |
Bolivar County | $961 | $1,353 | $638 |
Perry County | $947 | $1,280 | $558 |
Walthall County | $946 | $1,275 | $690 |
Lincoln County | $945 | $1,221 | $818 |
Adams County | $941 | $1,255 | $789 |
Pontotoc County | $935 | $1,133 | $692 |
Panola County | $935 | $1,315 | $664 |
Union County | $917 | $1,104 | $685 |
Sunflower County | $909 | $1,132 | $681 |
Marion County | $870 | $1,032 | $731 |
Noxubee County | $861 | $1,152 | $698 |
Monroe County | $859 | $1,009 | $599 |
Neshoba County | $856 | $949 | $781 |
Washington County | $837 | $1,351 | $492 |
Copiah County | $833 | $1,168 | $573 |
Newton County | $821 | $992 | $579 |
Jefferson County | $816 | $0 | $813 |
Yalobusha County | $800 | $852 | $724 |
Clay County | $797 | $1,053 | $698 |
Quitman County | $792 | $1,113 | $681 |
Prentiss County | $790 | $946 | $645 |
Alcorn County | $788 | $956 | $633 |
Winston County | $785 | $1,005 | $656 |
Itawamba County | $779 | $912 | $685 |
Leake County | $775 | $1,225 | $621 |
Greene County | $767 | $1,088 | $682 |
Chickasaw County | $746 | $889 | $574 |
Lawrence County | $732 | $1,172 | $556 |
Jefferson Davis County | $728 | $762 | $686 |
Scott County | $718 | $886 | $612 |
Benton County | $716 | $769 | $588 |
Tishomingo County | $713 | $885 | $626 |
Jasper County | $710 | $1,071 | $509 |
Carroll County | $702 | $1,070 | $398 |
Holmes County | $695 | $822 | $602 |
Wilkinson County | $691 | $971 | $539 |
Wayne County | $686 | $836 | $565 |
Covington County | $683 | $1,178 | $389 |
Tunica County | $679 | $1,116 | $338 |
Attala County | $675 | $896 | $569 |
Simpson County | $671 | $968 | $567 |
Webster County | $629 | $719 | $524 |
Franklin County | $613 | $845 | $527 |
Clarke County | $570 | $885 | $445 |
Calhoun County | $566 | $943 | $468 |
Kemper County | $539 | $615 | $529 |
Smith County | $521 | $715 | $396 |
Tallahatchie County | $495 | $545 | $465 |
Choctaw County | $472 | $667 | $294 |
Claiborne County | $470 | $517 | $447 |
Amite County | $435 | $764 | $404 |
Issaquena County | $314 | $1,214 | $199 |
In Mississippi, property tax rates vary by county. The median property tax paid across all 82 counties is $931.22. Property taxes are a significant source of local government funding, used to support public schools, infrastructure, and essential services. Mississippi residents typically pay lower property taxes compared to the national average.
Leading the state in property tax rates, Madison County County residents contribute a median of $2,071 annually. Property owners with active mortgages face an average payment of $2,184, while those who own their homes outright still pay $1,812. These substantial rates typically correspond to areas with robust public services, high property values, and strong community amenities.
At the other end of the spectrum, Issaquena County County maintains the most modest property tax burden at $314. Mortgage holders in the area can expect to pay approximately $1,214 annually, with mortgage-free homeowners contributing $199. These reduced rates often indicate more conservative municipal spending, different funding approaches for public services, or areas with lower property valuations.