Phillips County, Montana Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Montana. Population: 1,324.
The median annual property tax in Phillips County is $1,484, which is 18% lower than the Montana state average and 23% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.85% on a median home value of $175,000. Property taxes represent 2.6% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,484
-18% vs State
-23% vs US
Median Home Value
$175,000
-30% vs State
-17% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.85%
+10% vs State
-11% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,915
$160/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,297
$108/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 | $1,484 +2.7% | 0.85% |
| 2022 | $1,445 +13.8% | 0.81% |
| 2021 | $1,270 +1.9% | 0.82% |
| 2020 | $1,246 +9.5% | 0.88% |
| 2019 | $1,138 | 0.88% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.6%
of median household income
Median Income
$58,156
per year
Monthly Tax
$124
per month
Other Counties in Montana
Pondera County
Tax: $1,584/yr Rate: 0.88%
Lewis and Clark County
Tax: $2,886/yr Rate: 0.81%
Powder River County
Tax: $1,237/yr Rate: 0.83%
Dawson County
Tax: $2,199/yr Rate: 1.17%
Fallon County
Tax: $1,359/yr Rate: 0.57%
Valley County
Tax: $2,185/yr Rate: 1.10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Phillips County, Montana? ▼
The median annual property tax in Phillips County is $1,484 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.85% on a median home value of $175,000.
How does Phillips County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Phillips County are 23% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.85% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Phillips County? ▼
In Phillips County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,915 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,297. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Phillips County? ▼
Property taxes in Phillips County represent approximately 2.6% of the median household income of $58,156. 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.