Sunflower County, Mississippi Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Mississippi. Population: 4,536.
The median annual property tax in Sunflower County is $909, which is 2% lower than the Mississippi state average and 53% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.88% on a median home value of $103,400. Property taxes represent 2.3% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$909
-2% vs State
-53% vs US
Median Home Value
$103,400
-19% vs State
-51% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.88%
+19% vs State
-7% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,132
$94/mo
Without Mortgage
$681
$57/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 | $909 -2.4% | 0.88% |
| 2022 | $931 +8.3% | 0.90% |
| 2021 | $860 -7.9% | 0.92% |
| 2020 | $934 +0.3% | 1.08% |
| 2019 | $931 | 1.19% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.3%
of median household income
Median Income
$40,265
per year
Monthly Tax
$76
per month
Other Counties in Mississippi
Tunica County
Tax: $679/yr Rate: 0.44%
Pontotoc County
Tax: $935/yr Rate: 0.66%
Lee County
Tax: $1,356/yr Rate: 0.72%
Alcorn County
Tax: $788/yr Rate: 0.60%
Wilkinson County
Tax: $691/yr Rate: 0.86%
Jasper County
Tax: $710/yr Rate: 0.60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Sunflower County, Mississippi? ▼
The median annual property tax in Sunflower County is $909 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.88% on a median home value of $103,400.
How does Sunflower County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Sunflower County are 53% 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 Sunflower County? ▼
In Sunflower County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,132 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $681. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Sunflower County? ▼
Property taxes in Sunflower County represent approximately 2.3% of the median household income of $40,265. 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.