Yazoo County, Mississippi Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Mississippi. Population: 4,920.
The median annual property tax in Yazoo County is $1,150, which is 24% higher than the Mississippi state average and 40% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.89% on a median home value of $129,200. Property taxes represent 2.8% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,150
+24% vs State
-40% vs US
Median Home Value
$129,200
+1% vs State
-39% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.89%
+20% vs State
-6% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,366
$114/mo
Without Mortgage
$673
$56/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 | $1,150 +0.9% | 0.89% |
| 2022 | $1,140 +26.9% | 0.97% |
| 2021 | $898 +20.9% | 0.82% |
| 2020 | $743 -4.7% | 0.84% |
| 2019 | $780 | 0.88% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.8%
of median household income
Median Income
$40,974
per year
Monthly Tax
$96
per month
Other Counties in Mississippi
Lawrence County
Tax: $732/yr Rate: 0.70%
Tate County
Tax: $1,328/yr Rate: 0.77%
Tunica County
Tax: $679/yr Rate: 0.44%
Webster County
Tax: $629/yr Rate: 0.57%
Coahoma County
Tax: $1,071/yr Rate: 1.24%
Neshoba County
Tax: $856/yr Rate: 0.89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Yazoo County, Mississippi? ▼
The median annual property tax in Yazoo County is $1,150 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.89% on a median home value of $129,200.
How does Yazoo County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Yazoo County are 40% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.89% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Yazoo County? ▼
In Yazoo County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,366 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $673. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Yazoo County? ▼
Property taxes in Yazoo County represent approximately 2.8% of the median household income of $40,974. 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.