Calhoun County, Mississippi Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Mississippi. Population: 4,161.
The median annual property tax in Calhoun County is $566, which is 39% lower than the Mississippi state average and 71% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.68% on a median home value of $82,900. Property taxes represent 1.3% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$566
-39% vs State
-71% vs US
Median Home Value
$82,900
-35% vs State
-61% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.68%
-8% vs State
-28% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$943
$79/mo
Without Mortgage
$468
$39/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 | $566 -4.7% | 0.68% |
| 2022 | $594 -7.8% | 0.72% |
| 2021 | $644 +1.9% | 0.91% |
| 2020 | $632 -4.4% | 0.90% |
| 2019 | $661 | 0.94% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.3%
of median household income
Median Income
$43,942
per year
Monthly Tax
$47
per month
Other Counties in Mississippi
Pontotoc County
Tax: $935/yr Rate: 0.66%
Greene County
Tax: $767/yr Rate: 0.81%
Tishomingo County
Tax: $713/yr Rate: 0.54%
Lauderdale County
Tax: $1,223/yr Rate: 0.98%
Marion County
Tax: $870/yr Rate: 0.74%
Walthall County
Tax: $946/yr Rate: 0.78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Calhoun County, Mississippi? ▼
The median annual property tax in Calhoun County is $566 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.68% on a median home value of $82,900.
How does Calhoun County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Calhoun County are 71% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.68% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Calhoun County? ▼
In Calhoun County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $943 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $468. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Calhoun County? ▼
Property taxes in Calhoun County represent approximately 1.3% of the median household income of $43,942. 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.