Mississippi property tax
South region · 82 counties · Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)
Mississippi has a population-weighted effective property-tax rate of 0.74% of home value (Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)) — -31.0% versus the US average of 1.08%, below the US average effective rate. The typical bill is about $1,181 on a median home worth around $162,415. Mississippi ranks #34 of 51 states by property-tax rate (1 = highest). Within the state, Coahoma County is highest at 1.24% and Issaquena County is lowest at 0.35%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
Mississippi property tax at a glance
| Figure | Mississippi |
|---|---|
| Effective property-tax rate (pop-weighted) | 0.74% |
| Median-of-counties rate | 0.73% |
| Typical median bill | $1,181 |
| Typical median home value | $162,415 |
| Versus US average rate | -31.0% (US avg 1.08%) |
| State rank (1 = highest of 51) | #34 |
| Counties | 82 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
Mississippi counties ranked by property-tax rate
Counties in Mississippi, highest effective rate first (top 40 of 82 shown). Counties with their own page are linked.
| Rank | County | Median tax/yr | Median home value | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coahoma County | $1,071 | $86,400 | 1.24% |
| 2 | Quitman County | $792 | $68,600 | 1.16% |
| 3 | Humphreys County | $980 | $88,800 | 1.10% |
| 4 | Leflore County | $1,037 | $98,200 | 1.06% |
| 5 | Grenada County | $1,247 | $123,400 | 1.01% |
| 6 | Noxubee County | $861 | $85,200 | 1.01% |
| 7 | Jefferson County | $816 | $81,400 | 1.00% |
| 8 | Lauderdale County | $1,223 | $124,500 | 0.98% |
| 9 | Sharkey County | $1,008 | $108,000 | 0.93% |
| 10 | Pike County | $1,027 | $110,500 | 0.93% |
| 11 | Hinds County | $1,389 | $151,200 | 0.92% |
| 12 | Holmes County | $695 | $76,500 | 0.91% |
| 13 | Montgomery County | $992 | $110,700 | 0.90% |
| 14 | Yazoo County | $1,150 | $129,200 | 0.89% |
| 15 | Neshoba County | $856 | $96,600 | 0.89% |
| 16 | Adams County | $941 | $106,300 | 0.89% |
| 17 | Jones County | $1,116 | $126,800 | 0.88% |
| 18 | Sunflower County | $909 | $103,400 | 0.88% |
| 19 | Wilkinson County | $691 | $80,200 | 0.86% |
| 20 | Warren County | $1,234 | $144,400 | 0.85% |
| 21 | Washington County | $837 | $99,300 | 0.84% |
| 22 | Forrest County | $1,284 | $152,900 | 0.84% |
| 23 | Jefferson Davis County | $728 | $87,100 | 0.84% |
| 24 | Yalobusha County | $800 | $97,200 | 0.82% |
| 25 | Greene County | $767 | $94,200 | 0.81% |
| 26 | Newton County | $821 | $102,700 | 0.80% |
| 27 | Scott County | $718 | $89,900 | 0.80% |
| 28 | Copiah County | $833 | $105,600 | 0.79% |
| 29 | Walthall County | $946 | $120,600 | 0.78% |
| 30 | Wayne County | $686 | $88,000 | 0.78% |
| 31 | Bolivar County | $961 | $123,600 | 0.78% |
| 32 | Panola County | $935 | $121,500 | 0.77% |
| 33 | Oktibbeha County | $1,685 | $219,500 | 0.77% |
| 34 | Tate County | $1,328 | $173,000 | 0.77% |
| 35 | Perry County | $947 | $126,000 | 0.75% |
| 36 | Tippah County | $963 | $128,400 | 0.75% |
| 37 | Marshall County | $1,286 | $172,200 | 0.75% |
| 38 | Monroe County | $859 | $115,200 | 0.75% |
| 39 | Marion County | $870 | $117,000 | 0.74% |
| 40 | Chickasaw County | $746 | $100,400 | 0.74% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
How Mississippi compares with other states
| State | Effective rate | Median bill | vs US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi (this state) | 0.74% | $1,181 | -31.0% |
| New Mexico | 0.75% | $1,717 | -30.3% |
| North Carolina | 0.73% | $1,965 | -32.6% |
| California | 0.72% | $5,368 | -33.3% |
| Indiana | 0.77% | $1,614 | -28.4% |
| Montana | 0.78% | $2,616 | -28.1% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the property-tax rate in Mississippi?
Mississippi's population-weighted effective property-tax rate is 0.74% of home value (Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)), -31.0% versus the US average of 1.08%. The typical bill works out to about $1,181 on a $162,415 home. It ranks #34 of 51 states (1 = highest).
Which Mississippi county has the highest property tax?
In Mississippi, Coahoma County has the highest effective property-tax rate at 1.24% (median tax $1,071). The lowest is Issaquena County at 0.35%. Source: Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year).
Is property tax high in Mississippi?
Mississippi is low on property tax at a 0.74% effective rate, below the US average effective rate. The median Mississippi home is worth about $162,415 and the median bill is around $1,181. Rates vary widely between its 82 counties.
How is the Mississippi property-tax rate calculated?
It is a population-weighted average of each county's effective rate (median real estate taxes paid / median home value), using Census ACS 2023 5-year tables B25103 and B25077. A median-of-counties rate (0.73%) is also computed as a check. These are area medians, not statutory mill rates.
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Source & accuracy
State figures aggregate county-level Census ACS (2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)) data (median real estate taxes paid B25103, median home value B25077), population-weighted. US public domain. These are area medians, not statutory rates or your individual bill — your property tax depends on your assessed value, exemptions and local levy. Verify with your county assessor. See our methodology and disclaimer.
Last updated: 2026-06-20