Attala County, Mississippi Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Mississippi. Population: 4,953.
The median annual property tax in Attala County is $675, which is 27% lower than the Mississippi state average and 65% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.63% on a median home value of $107,600. Property taxes represent 1.4% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$675
-27% vs State
-65% vs US
Median Home Value
$107,600
-16% vs State
-49% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.63%
-15% vs State
-34% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$896
$75/mo
Without Mortgage
$569
$47/mo
Homeowners with a mortgage typically own higher-valued properties, which can result in higher tax bills.
Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $675 -12.1% | 0.63% |
| 2022 | $768 +5.8% | 0.77% |
| 2021 | $726 +5.2% | 0.82% |
| 2020 | $690 +8.7% | 0.78% |
| 2019 | $635 | 0.79% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.4%
of median household income
Median Income
$48,098
per year
Monthly Tax
$56
per month
Other Counties in Mississippi
DeSoto County
Tax: $1,595/yr Rate: 0.64%
Forrest County
Tax: $1,284/yr Rate: 0.84%
Lafayette County
Tax: $1,672/yr Rate: 0.64%
Harrison County
Tax: $1,289/yr Rate: 0.65%
Noxubee County
Tax: $861/yr Rate: 1.01%
Wayne County
Tax: $686/yr Rate: 0.78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Attala County, Mississippi? ▼
The median annual property tax in Attala County is $675 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.63% on a median home value of $107,600.
How does Attala County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Attala County are 65% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.63% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Attala County? ▼
In Attala County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $896 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $569. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Attala County? ▼
Property taxes in Attala County represent approximately 1.4% of the median household income of $48,098. The national benchmark is generally 2-4% of household income.
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Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Property tax data reflects median amounts paid by homeowners. Effective rates are calculated as median tax divided by median home value.