10 Counties with the Lowest Property Tax Rates in West Virginia
If you are comparing property taxes across West Virginia, these 10 counties have the lowest effective rates in the state. The lowest-rate county, Summers County, comes in at 0.30% — 0.23% lower 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 | Summers County | 0.30% | $384 | $126,100 |
| 2 | Pocahontas County | 0.31% | $439 | $139,400 |
| 3 | Grant County | 0.33% | $555 | $167,500 |
| 4 | Pendleton County | 0.34% | $603 | $178,600 |
| 5 | Clay County | 0.34% | $369 | $107,100 |
| 6 | Tucker County | 0.35% | $511 | $144,700 |
| 7 | Hampshire County | 0.36% | $745 | $204,600 |
| 8 | Hardy County | 0.37% | $586 | $159,700 |
| 9 | Webster County | 0.39% | $303 | $78,000 |
| 10 | Randolph County | 0.39% | $539 | $137,800 |
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 West Virginia often share a few characteristics: higher home values that compress the percentage even when dollar taxes are high.
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