10 Counties with the Lowest Property Tax Rates in Mississippi
If you are comparing property taxes across Mississippi, these 10 counties have the lowest effective rates in the state. The lowest-rate county, Issaquena County, comes in at 0.35% — 0.39% lower 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 | Issaquena County | 0.35% | $314 | $90,700 |
| 2 | Tunica County | 0.44% | $679 | $154,500 |
| 3 | Choctaw County | 0.45% | $472 | $104,500 |
| 4 | Smith County | 0.46% | $521 | $114,000 |
| 5 | Amite County | 0.48% | $435 | $89,800 |
| 6 | Clarke County | 0.50% | $570 | $114,300 |
| 7 | Tishomingo County | 0.54% | $713 | $132,500 |
| 8 | Webster County | 0.57% | $629 | $109,500 |
| 9 | Union County | 0.58% | $917 | $159,100 |
| 10 | Claiborne County | 0.58% | $470 | $80,800 |
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 lowest rates in Mississippi often share a few characteristics: higher home values that compress the percentage even when dollar taxes are high.
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