Valley County, Montana Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Montana. Population: 2,297.
The median annual property tax in Valley County is $2,185, which is 21% higher than the Montana state average and 14% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.10% on a median home value of $198,600. Property taxes represent 3.4% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$2,185
+21% vs State
+14% vs US
Median Home Value
$198,600
-21% vs State
-6% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.10%
+43% vs State
+16% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,360
$197/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,996
$166/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 | $2,185 +14.1% | 1.10% |
| 2022 | $1,915 +16.6% | 1.05% |
| 2021 | $1,643 +15.2% | 1.02% |
| 2020 | $1,426 +6.4% | 0.95% |
| 2019 | $1,340 | 0.89% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
3.4%
of median household income
Median Income
$64,515
per year
Monthly Tax
$182
per month
Other Counties in Montana
Broadwater County
Tax: $2,210/yr Rate: 0.61%
Prairie County
Tax: $1,428/yr Rate: 0.85%
Lincoln County
Tax: $1,499/yr Rate: 0.58%
Judith Basin County
Tax: $971/yr Rate: 0.45%
Pondera County
Tax: $1,584/yr Rate: 0.88%
Granite County
Tax: $2,061/yr Rate: 0.61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Valley County, Montana? ▼
The median annual property tax in Valley County is $2,185 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.10% on a median home value of $198,600.
How does Valley County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Valley County are 14% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.10% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Valley County? ▼
In Valley County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,360 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,996. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Valley County? ▼
Property taxes in Valley County represent approximately 3.4% of the median household income of $64,515. 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.