Coffee County, Alabama Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Alabama. Population: 14,442.
The median annual property tax in Coffee County is $615, which is 20% higher than the Alabama state average and 68% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.34% on a median home value of $180,300. Property taxes represent 1.0% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$615
+20% vs State
-68% vs US
Median Home Value
$180,300
+20% vs State
-15% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.34%
+0% vs State
-64% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$721
$60/mo
Without Mortgage
$486
$41/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 | $615 +7.0% | 0.34% |
| 2022 | $575 -2.5% | 0.35% |
| 2021 | $590 +5.5% | 0.37% |
| 2020 | $559 +2.2% | 0.36% |
| 2019 | $547 | 0.37% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.0%
of median household income
Median Income
$64,672
per year
Monthly Tax
$51
per month
Other Counties in Alabama
Elmore County
Tax: $563/yr Rate: 0.26%
Cherokee County
Tax: $643/yr Rate: 0.39%
Clay County
Tax: $326/yr Rate: 0.23%
Cullman County
Tax: $457/yr Rate: 0.25%
Lauderdale County
Tax: $697/yr Rate: 0.38%
Conecuh County
Tax: $328/yr Rate: 0.32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Coffee County, Alabama? ▼
The median annual property tax in Coffee County is $615 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.34% on a median home value of $180,300.
How does Coffee County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Coffee County are 68% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.34% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Coffee County? ▼
In Coffee County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $721 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $486. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Coffee County? ▼
Property taxes in Coffee County represent approximately 1.0% of the median household income of $64,672. 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.