Avoyelles Parish Property Taxes

Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

66.7% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$20/mo escrow

#3 of 64 counties in Louisiana

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.20%

vs. Louisiana Avg66.7% below
vs. National Avg90.9% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$120,200

State avg $161,894

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$370

$31/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$199

$17/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#3

of 64 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana

Avoyelles ranks among nation's lowest taxed

At 0.203%, Avoyelles Parish's effective tax rate falls in the bottom 15% nationally. Homeowners pay just $244 annually—less than 9% of the national median property tax of $2,690.

Second-lowest taxes in Louisiana

Avoyelles' effective rate of 0.203% ranks among the lowest in the state, trailing only Allen Parish's 0.180%. Its median property tax of $244 is similarly among Louisiana's most affordable.

Very affordable compared to peers

Avoyelles' 0.203% rate beats most regional neighbors, including Assumption Parish (0.431%) and Acadia Parish (0.304%). Only Allen Parish (0.180%) offers comparable tax affordability in the region.

Low annual property tax bill

On Avoyelles' median home value of $120,200, homeowners pay $244 per year in property taxes—just $20 monthly. Including mortgage-related taxes raises the total to roughly $370 annually.

Even low assessments warrant review

Low tax rates don't guarantee fair assessments; some Avoyelles homeowners may still be overassessed relative to market value. A free appeal through the parish assessor can confirm whether your assessment is truly accurate.

How Avoyelles Parish Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Avoyelles Parish$244
Louisiana State Average$732
National Average$1,924

Avoyelles Parish

0.20%

Effective rate

Louisiana Avg

0.45%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana?
The effective property tax rate in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana is 0.20%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Avoyelles Parish?
The median annual property tax payment in Avoyelles Parish is $244. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $370, while those without a mortgage pay $199.
How does Avoyelles Parish compare to the Louisiana average?
Avoyelles Parish's effective tax rate of 0.20% is lower than the Louisiana state average of 0.45%. The median annual property tax in Avoyelles Parish is $244, compared to the state average of $732.
What is the median home value in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana?
The median home value in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana is $120,200, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Avoyelles Parish a low property tax area in Louisiana?
Yes — Avoyelles Parish's effective property tax rate of 0.20% is below the Louisiana average of 0.45%. The median annual property tax of $244 is also lower the state average of $732, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Avoyelles Parish rank for property taxes in Louisiana?
Avoyelles Parish ranks #3 out of 64 counties in Louisiana by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.20% and median annual tax of $244, it falls in the lower third of counties statewide.

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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.