Mississippi property tax calculator
Estimate your Mississippi property tax by county. The statewide average effective rate is 0.58%, #37 of 51 among states and DC. Pick your county below for a closer number.
Pick your state and county and enter your home value. Your estimate shows up here.
An estimate, not a tax bill. Effective rates are county medians of taxes paid divided by home value (Tax Foundation 2025, ACS 2020-2024). Your bill depends on your exemptions, school district and local levies.
Mississippi property tax rates by county
Effective rate = median property tax paid divided by median home value, owner-occupied homes. Counties with a link have a Grove Hopper appeal guide with the deadline and forms.
| County | Rate | Median tax | Median home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams County | 0.51% | $974 | $108,700 |
| Alcorn County | 0.46% | $831 | $142,100 |
| Amite County | 0.33% | $386 | $100,800 |
| Attala County | 0.54% | $707 | $104,600 |
| Benton County | 0.39% | $720 | $105,100 |
| Bolivar County | 0.55% | $950 | $130,000 |
| Calhoun County | 0.55% | $600 | $90,300 |
| Carroll County | 0.51% | $577 | $109,600 |
| Chickasaw County | 0.42% | $800 | $109,800 |
| Choctaw County | 0.40% | $563 | $117,200 |
| Claiborne County | 0.31% | $403 | $82,700 |
| Clarke County | 0.41% | $666 | $118,100 |
| Clay County | 0.57% | $810 | $129,100 |
| Coahoma County | 0.75% | $1,012 | $90,300 |
| Copiah County | 0.42% | $820 | $114,100 |
| Covington County | 0.41% | $619 | $105,100 |
| DeSoto County | 0.53% | $1,613 | $269,600 |
| Forrest County | 0.70% | $1,361 | $168,000 |
| Franklin County | 0.54% | $739 | $101,900 |
| George County | 0.53% | $1,044 | $166,900 |
| Greene County | 0.52% | $791 | $92,700 |
| Grenada County | 0.75% | $1,355 | $132,200 |
| Hancock County | 0.66% | $1,583 | $224,200 |
| Harrison County | 0.59% | $1,370 | $212,200 |
| Hinds County | 0.72% | $1,403 | $159,900 |
| Holmes County | 0.51% | $690 | $80,400 |
| Humphreys County | 0.74% | $861 | $87,800 |
| Issaquena County | 0.32% | $0 | $110,800 |
| Itawamba County | 0.42% | $835 | $142,400 |
| Jackson County | 0.67% | $1,366 | $193,100 |
| Jasper County | 0.41% | $737 | $107,100 |
| Jefferson County | 0.62% | $698 | $81,300 |
| Jefferson Davis County | 0.53% | $800 | $90,100 |
| Jones County | 0.70% | $1,053 | $143,100 |
| Kemper County | 0.49% | $563 | $99,600 |
| Lafayette County | 0.52% | $1,719 | $315,400 |
| Lamar County | 0.63% | $1,479 | $224,700 |
| Lauderdale County | 0.65% | $1,228 | $133,300 |
| Lawrence County | 0.61% | $674 | $100,000 |
| Leake County | 0.58% | $778 | $116,800 |
| Lee County | 0.70% | $1,384 | $199,500 |
| Leflore County | 0.77% | $1,033 | $101,200 |
| Lincoln County | 0.57% | $1,089 | $155,800 |
| Lowndes County | 0.54% | $992 | $164,100 |
| Madison County | 0.62% | $2,108 | $311,100 |
| Marion County | 0.57% | $922 | $122,800 |
| Marshall County | 0.60% | $1,213 | $167,900 |
| Monroe County | 0.48% | $843 | $120,800 |
| Montgomery County | 0.81% | $1,269 | $126,800 |
| Neshoba County | 0.53% | $893 | $100,000 |
| Newton County | 0.49% | $778 | $106,300 |
| Noxubee County | 0.39% | $868 | $90,800 |
| Oktibbeha County | 0.69% | $1,691 | $237,700 |
| Panola County | 0.56% | $826 | $127,800 |
| Pearl River County | 0.58% | $1,189 | $182,300 |
| Perry County | 0.44% | $763 | $124,000 |
| Pike County | 0.60% | $975 | $110,800 |
| Pontotoc County | 0.50% | $911 | $157,100 |
| Prentiss County | 0.48% | $894 | $122,500 |
| Quitman County | 0.72% | $740 | $69,600 |
| Rankin County | 0.58% | $1,428 | $237,400 |
| Scott County | 0.51% | $710 | $106,700 |
| Sharkey County | 0.72% | $861 | $98,000 |
| Simpson County | 0.44% | $751 | $122,200 |
| Smith County | 0.38% | $469 | $112,600 |
| Stone County | 0.49% | $1,134 | $161,100 |
| Sunflower County | 0.65% | $930 | $100,300 |
| Tallahatchie County | 0.45% | $503 | $82,300 |
| Tate County | 0.63% | $1,354 | $209,000 |
| Tippah County | 0.56% | $956 | $124,100 |
| Tishomingo County | 0.34% | $705 | $145,100 |
| Tunica County | 0.45% | $940 | $175,900 |
| Union County | 0.42% | $918 | $163,400 |
| Walthall County | 0.49% | $913 | $126,600 |
| Warren County | 0.47% | $1,244 | $156,400 |
| Washington County | 0.92% | $891 | $104,000 |
| Wayne County | 0.47% | $578 | $91,100 |
| Webster County | 0.44% | $821 | $120,100 |
| Wilkinson County | 0.62% | $895 | $90,000 |
| Winston County | 0.49% | $806 | $124,600 |
| Yalobusha County | 0.47% | $809 | $122,300 |
| Yazoo County | 0.53% | $1,197 | $153,800 |
Mississippi property tax FAQs
What is the average property tax rate in Mississippi?
Mississippi's average effective property tax rate is 0.58% of home value, which ranks #37 of 51 among the states and DC (#1 is highest). Source: Tax Foundation 2025 (ACS 2020-2024 median taxes paid / median home value).
How much is property tax on a $400,000 home in Mississippi?
At the Mississippi average of 0.58%, about $2,320 a year. By county it ranges from about $1,240 in Claiborne County (0.31%) to about $3,680 in Washington County (0.92%).
Which Mississippi county has the highest property tax rate?
Washington County has the highest average effective rate in the dataset at 0.92%. Claiborne County has the lowest at 0.31%. Source: Tax Foundation 2025 (ACS 2020-2024 median taxes paid / median home value).
How can I lower my Mississippi property tax bill?
The main lever is your assessed value. If it is higher than what similar nearby homes sell for, you can appeal it, and also check whether you qualify for exemptions. Appeals are filed by the homeowner with the county or local board, and deadlines vary by county.
Appealing in Mississippi? See the Mississippi county appeal guides →
Source: Tax Foundation 2025 (ACS 2020-2024 median taxes paid / median home value), taxfoundation.org. Estimates are not tax bills. Grove Hopper is a research tool with reminders and document preparation, not attorneys, accountants or a tax firm.