10 Counties with the Highest Property Tax Rates in West Virginia
If you are comparing property taxes across West Virginia, these 10 counties have the highest effective rates in the state. The highest-rate county, Kanawha County, comes in at 0.68% — 0.15% higher than the West Virginia average (0.54%). The statewide effective rate is 0.54%.
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| # | County | Effective Rate | Median Tax | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kanawha County | 0.68% | $922 | $135,000 |
| 2 | Fayette County | 0.66% | $690 | $104,200 |
| 3 | Boone County | 0.65% | $587 | $90,300 |
| 4 | Ritchie County | 0.65% | $700 | $107,800 |
| 5 | Wetzel County | 0.65% | $664 | $102,800 |
| 6 | Cabell County | 0.63% | $989 | $156,100 |
| 7 | Hancock County | 0.63% | $752 | $119,600 |
| 8 | Wood County | 0.61% | $943 | $153,700 |
| 9 | Marion County | 0.60% | $989 | $164,300 |
| 10 | Ohio County | 0.59% | $970 | $165,300 |
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 West Virginia 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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