Russell County, Virginia Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Virginia. Population: 7,936.
The median annual property tax in Russell County is $644, which is 67% lower than the Virginia state average and 67% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.54% on a median home value of $119,600. Property taxes represent 1.3% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$644
-67% vs State
-67% vs US
Median Home Value
$119,600
-57% vs State
-43% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.54%
-19% vs State
-43% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$766
$64/mo
Without Mortgage
$583
$49/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 | $644 +0.9% | 0.54% |
| 2022 | $638 +6.3% | 0.57% |
| 2021 | $600 +5.8% | 0.61% |
| 2020 | $567 -7.2% | 0.64% |
| 2019 | $611 | 0.62% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.3%
of median household income
Median Income
$49,020
per year
Monthly Tax
$54
per month
Other Counties in Virginia
Richmond city
Tax: $2,834/yr Rate: 0.86%
Fauquier County
Tax: $4,185/yr Rate: 0.77%
Henry County
Tax: $604/yr Rate: 0.50%
Louisa County
Tax: $1,781/yr Rate: 0.65%
Buchanan County
Tax: $404/yr Rate: 0.44%
Culpeper County
Tax: $2,119/yr Rate: 0.55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Russell County, Virginia? ▼
The median annual property tax in Russell County is $644 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.54% on a median home value of $119,600.
How does Russell County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Russell County are 67% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.54% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Russell County? ▼
In Russell County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $766 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $583. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Russell County? ▼
Property taxes in Russell County represent approximately 1.3% of the median household income of $49,020. 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.