10 Counties with the Highest Property Tax Rates in Mississippi
If you are comparing property taxes across Mississippi, these 10 counties have the highest effective rates in the state. The highest-rate county, Coahoma County, comes in at 1.24% — 0.50% higher than the Mississippi average (0.74%). The statewide effective rate is 0.74%.
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| # | County | Effective Rate | Median Tax | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coahoma County | 1.24% | $1,071 | $86,400 |
| 2 | Quitman County | 1.15% | $792 | $68,600 |
| 3 | Humphreys County | 1.10% | $980 | $88,800 |
| 4 | Leflore County | 1.06% | $1,037 | $98,200 |
| 5 | Noxubee County | 1.01% | $861 | $85,200 |
| 6 | Grenada County | 1.01% | $1,247 | $123,400 |
| 7 | Jefferson County | 1.00% | $816 | $81,400 |
| 8 | Lauderdale County | 0.98% | $1,223 | $124,500 |
| 9 | Sharkey County | 0.93% | $1,008 | $108,000 |
| 10 | Pike County | 0.93% | $1,027 | $110,500 |
How this ranking is calculated
The effective property tax rate is the median annual property tax paid divided by the median home value in each county, expressed as a percentage. It is the most practical way to compare property tax burden between counties because it neutralizes differences in home values.
Counties with the highest rates in Mississippi often share a few characteristics: lower home values and/or higher millage rates driven by school and local service funding needs.
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