Big Horn County, Montana Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Montana. Population: 2,519.
The median annual property tax in Big Horn County is $1,482, which is 18% lower than the Montana state average and 23% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.00% on a median home value of $148,200. Property taxes represent 2.6% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,482
-18% vs State
-23% vs US
Median Home Value
$148,200
-41% vs State
-30% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.00%
+30% vs State
+5% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,432
$119/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,528
$127/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 | $1,482 -1.6% | 1.00% |
| 2022 | $1,506 +25.2% | 0.94% |
| 2021 | $1,203 +11.3% | 0.81% |
| 2020 | $1,081 +3.8% | 0.72% |
| 2019 | $1,041 | 0.83% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.6%
of median household income
Median Income
$56,680
per year
Monthly Tax
$124
per month
Other Counties in Montana
Liberty County
Tax: $1,204/yr Rate: 1.03%
Treasure County
Tax: $1,326/yr Rate: 0.62%
Musselshell County
Tax: $1,383/yr Rate: 0.63%
Missoula County
Tax: $3,833/yr Rate: 0.91%
Powder River County
Tax: $1,237/yr Rate: 0.83%
Lewis and Clark County
Tax: $2,886/yr Rate: 0.81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Big Horn County, Montana? ▼
The median annual property tax in Big Horn County is $1,482 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.00% on a median home value of $148,200.
How does Big Horn County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Big Horn County are 23% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.00% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Big Horn County? ▼
In Big Horn County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,432 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,528. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Big Horn County? ▼
Property taxes in Big Horn County represent approximately 2.6% of the median household income of $56,680. 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.