Pondera County, Montana Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Montana. Population: 1,493.
The median annual property tax in Pondera County is $1,584, which is 12% lower than the Montana state average and 18% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.88% on a median home value of $179,200. Property taxes represent 3.0% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,584
-12% vs State
-18% vs US
Median Home Value
$179,200
-29% vs State
-15% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.88%
+14% vs State
-7% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,486
$124/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,670
$139/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 | $1,584 -5.7% | 0.88% |
| 2022 | $1,680 +10.5% | 0.98% |
| 2021 | $1,521 +8.6% | 1.02% |
| 2020 | $1,400 +4.1% | 1.01% |
| 2019 | $1,345 | 1.02% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
3.0%
of median household income
Median Income
$53,500
per year
Monthly Tax
$132
per month
Other Counties in Montana
Custer County
Tax: $2,242/yr Rate: 1.10%
Toole County
Tax: $1,805/yr Rate: 0.96%
Chouteau County
Tax: $1,446/yr Rate: 0.78%
Treasure County
Tax: $1,326/yr Rate: 0.62%
Valley County
Tax: $2,185/yr Rate: 1.10%
Prairie County
Tax: $1,428/yr Rate: 0.85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Pondera County, Montana? ▼
The median annual property tax in Pondera County is $1,584 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.88% on a median home value of $179,200.
How does Pondera County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Pondera County are 18% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.88% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Pondera County? ▼
In Pondera County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,486 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,670. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Pondera County? ▼
Property taxes in Pondera County represent approximately 3.0% of the median household income of $53,500. 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.