St. Helena Parish, Louisiana Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Louisiana. Population: 3,055.
The median annual property tax in St. Helena Parish is $448, which is 39% lower than the Louisiana state average and 77% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.42% on a median home value of $106,400. Property taxes represent 0.9% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$448
-39% vs State
-77% vs US
Median Home Value
$106,400
-34% vs State
-50% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.42%
+0% vs State
-56% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$800
$67/mo
Without Mortgage
$332
$28/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 | $448 -0.2% | 0.42% |
| 2022 | $449 +9.0% | 0.43% |
| 2021 | $412 +10.5% | 0.49% |
| 2020 | $373 +33.2% | 0.32% |
| 2019 | $280 | 0.28% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
0.9%
of median household income
Median Income
$50,193
per year
Monthly Tax
$37
per month
Other Counties in Louisiana
Natchitoches Parish
Tax: $766/yr Rate: 0.47%
Ouachita Parish
Tax: $1,016/yr Rate: 0.56%
Rapides Parish
Tax: $1,024/yr Rate: 0.57%
Livingston Parish
Tax: $1,079/yr Rate: 0.49%
West Baton Rouge Parish
Tax: $1,336/yr Rate: 0.59%
Grant Parish
Tax: $864/yr Rate: 0.64%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana? ▼
The median annual property tax in St. Helena Parish is $448 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.42% on a median home value of $106,400.
How does St. Helena Parish property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in St. Helena Parish are 77% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.42% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in St. Helena Parish? ▼
In St. Helena Parish, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $800 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $332. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in St. Helena Parish? ▼
Property taxes in St. Helena Parish represent approximately 0.9% of the median household income of $50,193. 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.