Wilcox County Property Taxes
Wilcox County, Alabama
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
39.5% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$26/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.37%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$84,200
State avg ▼ $149,701
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$445
$37/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$247
$21/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#44
of 67 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Wilcox County, Alabama
Wilcox County taxes remain well below national norm
Wilcox County's effective tax rate of 0.367% is still substantially lower than the national median of 0.47%, placing it in the bottom 30% of U.S. counties. The median property tax of $309 pales against the national median of $2,690, reflecting both lower regional home values and lighter overall tax pressure.
Slightly above Alabama's state average
Wilcox County's effective rate of 0.367% edges above Alabama's state average of 0.339%, making it a moderate-tax county within the state. However, its median property tax of $309 remains below the state median of $511, thanks to the county's lower median home values of $84,200.
Wilcox County has the highest effective rate locally
Wilcox County's 0.367% effective tax rate is the highest among the three counties studied, exceeding Washington County (0.234%) and Winston County (0.329%). Despite having the lowest median home value at $84,200, the elevated rate results in a median tax bill of $309—competitive with the regional average.
Median homeowner pays $309 annually
On Wilcox County's median home value of $84,200, typical homeowners pay about $309 per year in property taxes. Those with mortgages often see their bills rise to around $445 due to lender escrow, while outright owners typically pay closer to $247.
Assessment appeals may help Wilcox homeowners
With the county's higher effective rate compared to neighbors, it's worth reviewing whether your property assessment is fair relative to similar homes in the area. County assessor records are public—comparing your assessed value to recent sales of similar properties can reveal grounds for a successful appeal.
Tax Rate Details
Understanding Millage Rates in Wilcox 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.
Wilcox County has an effective property tax rate of 0.37%, resulting in a median annual tax bill of $309. Use the calculator above to estimate your property tax based on Wilcox County's current rate, or contact the Wilcox County tax assessor's office for the exact millage rate breakdown for your property.
How Wilcox County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Wilcox County
0.37%
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.