Choctaw County, Alabama Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Alabama. Population: 4,254.
The median annual property tax in Choctaw County is $199, which is 61% lower than the Alabama state average and 90% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.18% on a median home value of $111,800. Property taxes represent 0.4% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$199
-61% vs State
-90% vs US
Median Home Value
$111,800
-25% vs State
-47% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.18%
-47% vs State
-81% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$218
$18/mo
Without Mortgage
$199
$17/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 | $199 -10.4% | 0.18% |
| 2022 | $222 +11.6% | 0.22% |
| 2021 | $199 +0.0% | 0.25% |
| 2020 | $199 +0.0% | 0.26% |
| 2019 | $199 | 0.27% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
0.4%
of median household income
Median Income
$44,483
per year
Monthly Tax
$17
per month
Other Counties in Alabama
Lowndes County
Tax: $329/yr Rate: 0.41%
Dallas County
Tax: $413/yr Rate: 0.42%
Escambia County
Tax: $485/yr Rate: 0.40%
Conecuh County
Tax: $328/yr Rate: 0.32%
Clarke County
Tax: $388/yr Rate: 0.31%
Montgomery County
Tax: $598/yr Rate: 0.37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Choctaw County, Alabama? ▼
The median annual property tax in Choctaw County is $199 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.18% on a median home value of $111,800.
How does Choctaw County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Choctaw County are 90% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.18% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Choctaw County? ▼
In Choctaw County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $218 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $199. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Choctaw County? ▼
Property taxes in Choctaw County represent approximately 0.4% of the median household income of $44,483. 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.