Union County, Mississippi Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Mississippi. Population: 7,477.
The median annual property tax in Union County is $917, which is 2% lower than the Mississippi state average and 52% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.58% on a median home value of $159,100. Property taxes represent 1.6% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$917
-2% vs State
-52% vs US
Median Home Value
$159,100
+25% vs State
-25% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.58%
-22% vs State
-39% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,104
$92/mo
Without Mortgage
$685
$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 | $917 +5.5% | 0.58% |
| 2022 | $869 +11.0% | 0.60% |
| 2021 | $783 +4.5% | 0.66% |
| 2020 | $749 +5.9% | 0.66% |
| 2019 | $707 | 0.70% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.6%
of median household income
Median Income
$56,807
per year
Monthly Tax
$76
per month
Other Counties in Mississippi
Franklin County
Tax: $613/yr Rate: 0.64%
Noxubee County
Tax: $861/yr Rate: 1.01%
Prentiss County
Tax: $790/yr Rate: 0.68%
Lafayette County
Tax: $1,672/yr Rate: 0.64%
DeSoto County
Tax: $1,595/yr Rate: 0.64%
Forrest County
Tax: $1,284/yr Rate: 0.84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Union County, Mississippi? ▼
The median annual property tax in Union County is $917 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.58% on a median home value of $159,100.
How does Union County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Union County are 52% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.58% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Union County? ▼
In Union County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,104 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $685. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Union County? ▼
Property taxes in Union County represent approximately 1.6% of the median household income of $56,807. 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.