Montana property tax
West region · 56 counties · Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)
Montana has a population-weighted effective property-tax rate of 0.78% of home value (Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)) — -28.1% versus the US average of 1.08%, close to the US average effective rate. The typical bill is about $2,616 on a median home worth around $356,346. Montana ranks #31 of 51 states by property-tax rate (1 = highest). Within the state, Blaine County is highest at 1.52% and Madison County is lowest at 0.41%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
Montana property tax at a glance
| Figure | Montana |
|---|---|
| Effective property-tax rate (pop-weighted) | 0.78% |
| Median-of-counties rate | 0.71% |
| Typical median bill | $2,616 |
| Typical median home value | $356,346 |
| Versus US average rate | -28.1% (US avg 1.08%) |
| State rank (1 = highest of 51) | #31 |
| Counties | 56 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
Montana counties ranked by property-tax rate
Counties in Montana, highest effective rate first (top 40 of 56 shown). Counties with their own page are linked.
| Rank | County | Median tax/yr | Median home value | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blaine County | $1,901 | $124,900 | 1.52% |
| 2 | Sheridan County | $1,436 | $111,600 | 1.29% |
| 3 | Roosevelt County | $1,535 | $119,400 | 1.29% |
| 4 | Dawson County | $2,199 | $187,400 | 1.17% |
| 5 | Valley County | $2,185 | $198,600 | 1.10% |
| 6 | Custer County | $2,242 | $204,200 | 1.10% |
| 7 | Hill County | $2,026 | $187,600 | 1.08% |
| 8 | Silver Bow County | $2,357 | $223,500 | 1.05% |
| 9 | Liberty County | $1,204 | $116,800 | 1.03% |
| 10 | Big Horn County | $1,482 | $148,200 | 1.00% |
| 11 | Toole County | $1,805 | $187,400 | 0.96% |
| 12 | Cascade County | $2,236 | $243,300 | 0.92% |
| 13 | Missoula County | $3,833 | $423,100 | 0.91% |
| 14 | Pondera County | $1,584 | $179,200 | 0.88% |
| 15 | Daniels County | $1,533 | $177,800 | 0.86% |
| 16 | Prairie County | $1,428 | $167,100 | 0.85% |
| 17 | Phillips County | $1,484 | $175,000 | 0.85% |
| 18 | Fergus County | $1,709 | $202,700 | 0.84% |
| 19 | Yellowstone County | $2,669 | $317,600 | 0.84% |
| 20 | Powder River County | $1,237 | $149,400 | 0.83% |
| 21 | Teton County | $1,929 | $235,500 | 0.82% |
| 22 | Deer Lodge County | $1,706 | $209,700 | 0.81% |
| 23 | Glacier County | $1,246 | $153,400 | 0.81% |
| 24 | Lewis and Clark County | $2,886 | $358,200 | 0.81% |
| 25 | Chouteau County | $1,446 | $185,100 | 0.78% |
| 26 | Richland County | $1,935 | $259,000 | 0.75% |
| 27 | Petroleum County | $1,261 | $173,700 | 0.73% |
| 28 | Wibaux County | $654 | $92,300 | 0.71% |
| 29 | Powell County | $1,809 | $255,700 | 0.71% |
| 30 | Meagher County | $1,705 | $244,400 | 0.70% |
| 31 | McCone County | $1,330 | $197,400 | 0.67% |
| 32 | Beaverhead County | $1,876 | $282,000 | 0.67% |
| 33 | Lake County | $2,436 | $369,200 | 0.66% |
| 34 | Garfield County | $1,169 | $178,300 | 0.66% |
| 35 | Wheatland County | $1,122 | $172,700 | 0.65% |
| 36 | Rosebud County | $1,191 | $188,900 | 0.63% |
| 37 | Musselshell County | $1,383 | $221,200 | 0.63% |
| 38 | Treasure County | $1,326 | $215,300 | 0.62% |
| 39 | Flathead County | $2,867 | $467,700 | 0.61% |
| 40 | Granite County | $2,061 | $339,500 | 0.61% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
How Montana compares with other states
| State | Effective rate | Median bill | vs US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montana (this state) | 0.78% | $2,616 | -28.1% |
| Indiana | 0.77% | $1,614 | -28.4% |
| Kentucky | 0.78% | $1,565 | -27.4% |
| Florida | 0.80% | $2,690 | -26.4% |
| New Mexico | 0.75% | $1,717 | -30.3% |
| Virginia | 0.80% | $3,452 | -25.8% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the property-tax rate in Montana?
Montana's population-weighted effective property-tax rate is 0.78% of home value (Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)), -28.1% versus the US average of 1.08%. The typical bill works out to about $2,616 on a $356,346 home. It ranks #31 of 51 states (1 = highest).
Which Montana county has the highest property tax?
In Montana, Blaine County has the highest effective property-tax rate at 1.52% (median tax $1,901). The lowest is Madison County at 0.41%. Source: Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year).
Is property tax high in Montana?
Montana is around average on property tax at a 0.78% effective rate, close to the US average effective rate. The median Montana home is worth about $356,346 and the median bill is around $2,616. Rates vary widely between its 56 counties.
How is the Montana 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 (0.71%) 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