Sumter County Property Taxes
Sumter County, Alabama
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
41.9% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$25/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.35%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$84,100
State avg ▼ $149,701
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$335
$28/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$278
$23/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#42
of 67 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Sumter County, Alabama
Sumter has lowest property taxes in region
Sumter County's effective tax rate of 0.353% falls slightly below the national median of 0.309%, yet median home values of just $84,100 make Sumter's actual tax burden remarkably light. Homeowners pay only $297 annually—89% below the national median of $2,690. This combination of modest rates and low property values creates Alabama's most affordable tax environment.
Sumter ranks 38th in taxes among Alabama counties
Sumter County's 0.353% effective tax rate positions it in the middle tier statewide, at 38th among 67 counties. However, the median annual tax of just $297 is 42% *below* Alabama's state average of $511. Sumter's affordability stems from its significantly lower property values, not lower tax rates.
Sumter's actual taxes are lowest in its region
While Sumter's 0.353% rate falls between neighbors like Walker County (0.272%) and Talladega County (0.369%), its median tax bill of $297 is the lowest in the surrounding region. Sumter's lower property values create a tax advantage despite a middling effective rate. This makes Sumter particularly attractive for budget-conscious homebuyers.
An $84,100 home costs just $297 yearly in tax
The median Sumter County homeowner with a property valued at $84,100 pays only $297 annually in property taxes. With a mortgage, the amount rises slightly to $335; without one, it drops to $278. Over 30 years, Sumter homeowners pay roughly $8,900 in cumulative property taxes on a median-value home.
Even modest appeals can matter in Sumter
Because Sumter's base taxes are so low, even small overassessments represent meaningful savings opportunities. A $10,000 overvaluation translates to $35 in annual savings—meaningful for households with tight budgets. File a free appeal if your home's assessed value seems high relative to recent neighborhood sales.
Tax Rate Details
Understanding Millage Rates in Sumter County
In Alabama, property taxes are expressed as a millage rate (also called a mill rate). One mill equals $1 of tax for every $1,000 of assessed property value. Your total property tax bill is determined by adding together the millage rates set by the county, city or municipality, school district, and any special districts.
In Alabama, residential property is assessed at 10% of appraised market value. This means a home appraised at $200,000 has an assessed value of $20,000, and the millage rate is applied to that assessed value — resulting in some of the lowest effective property tax bills in the nation.
Sumter County has an effective property tax rate of 0.35%, resulting in a median annual tax bill of $297. Use the calculator above to estimate your property tax based on Sumter County's current rate, or contact the Sumter County tax assessor's office for the exact millage rate breakdown for your property.
How Sumter County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Sumter County
0.35%
Effective rate
Alabama Avg
0.34%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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Data updated: March 2026
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.