Lee County, Mississippi Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Mississippi. Population: 22,347.
The median annual property tax in Lee County is $1,356, which is 46% higher than the Mississippi state average and 29% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.72% on a median home value of $187,800. Property taxes represent 2.0% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,356
+46% vs State
-29% vs US
Median Home Value
$187,800
+47% vs State
-11% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.72%
-3% vs State
-24% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,537
$128/mo
Without Mortgage
$966
$81/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 | $1,356 +2.3% | 0.72% |
| 2022 | $1,326 +10.0% | 0.77% |
| 2021 | $1,205 +5.0% | 0.80% |
| 2020 | $1,148 +5.7% | 0.82% |
| 2019 | $1,086 | 0.81% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.0%
of median household income
Median Income
$67,144
per year
Monthly Tax
$113
per month
Other Counties in Mississippi
Covington County
Tax: $683/yr Rate: 0.69%
Humphreys County
Tax: $980/yr Rate: 1.10%
Lamar County
Tax: $1,459/yr Rate: 0.67%
Hancock County
Tax: $1,485/yr Rate: 0.72%
Carroll County
Tax: $702/yr Rate: 0.67%
Winston County
Tax: $785/yr Rate: 0.65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Lee County, Mississippi? ▼
The median annual property tax in Lee County is $1,356 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.72% on a median home value of $187,800.
How does Lee County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Lee County are 29% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.72% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Lee County? ▼
In Lee County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,537 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $966. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Lee County? ▼
Property taxes in Lee County represent approximately 2.0% of the median household income of $67,144. 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.