Jackson Parish Property Taxes

Jackson Parish, Louisiana

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

51.6% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$30/mo escrow

#20 of 64 counties in Louisiana

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.33%

vs. Louisiana Avg51.6% below
vs. National Avg86.8% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$107,400

State avg $161,894

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$528

$44/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$314

$26/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#20

of 64 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Jackson Parish, Louisiana

Jackson Parish taxes far below national average

At 0.330%, Jackson Parish's effective tax rate sits well below the national median of 0.565%, placing the parish in the bottom 15% nationally for property tax burden. Homeowners here pay $354 annually on a median home worth $107,400—less than one-seventh the national median tax of $2,690.

Among Louisiana's most affordable parishes

Jackson Parish ranks among the lowest-taxed parishes in Louisiana, with an effective rate 21% below the state average of 0.421%. This keeps median property taxes at just $354, compared to the state median of $732.

Slightly lower than rural counterparts

Jackson Parish's 0.330% rate edges out Jefferson Davis Parish (0.282%) but undercuts Lincoln Parish (0.499%) and Lafourche Parish (0.498%). Among rural northeast Louisiana parishes, Jackson stands in the middle tier for affordability.

What homeowners actually pay yearly

On Jackson Parish's median home value of $107,400, the annual property tax is approximately $354 without a mortgage and $528 with one (including assessments). This amounts to about $30 per month for most homeowners—among the lowest in the state.

Appeal your assessment if overvalued

Even in low-tax parishes, property assessments can be inflated, particularly on rural or agricultural land. If your home's assessed value seems high compared to recent sales nearby, filing an appeal through the parish assessor's office could lower your annual bill.

How Jackson Parish Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Jackson Parish$354
Louisiana State Average$732
National Average$1,924

Jackson Parish

0.33%

Effective rate

Louisiana Avg

0.45%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Jackson Parish, Louisiana?
The effective property tax rate in Jackson Parish, Louisiana is 0.33%. 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 Jackson Parish?
The median annual property tax payment in Jackson Parish is $354. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $528, while those without a mortgage pay $314.
How does Jackson Parish compare to the Louisiana average?
Jackson Parish's effective tax rate of 0.33% is lower than the Louisiana state average of 0.45%. The median annual property tax in Jackson Parish is $354, compared to the state average of $732.
What is the median home value in Jackson Parish, Louisiana?
The median home value in Jackson Parish, Louisiana is $107,400, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Jackson Parish a low property tax area in Louisiana?
Yes — Jackson Parish's effective property tax rate of 0.33% is below the Louisiana average of 0.45%. The median annual property tax of $354 is also lower the state average of $732, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Jackson Parish rank for property taxes in Louisiana?
Jackson Parish ranks #20 out of 64 counties in Louisiana by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.33% and median annual tax of $354, 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.