Gratiot County Property Taxes
Gratiot County, Michigan
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
17.3% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$145/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.27%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$136,800
State avg ▼ $182,224
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,810
$151/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,605
$134/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#59
of 83 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Gratiot County, Michigan
Gratiot rates climb above average
Gratiot County's 1.271% effective tax rate exceeds the national median of 1.098%, landing it in the 62nd percentile nationally. The median property tax of $1,739 runs about 35% below the national median, reflecting lower home values in this central Michigan county.
Above Michigan's average rate
At 1.271%, Gratiot County runs 9% higher than Michigan's state average of 1.166%, placing it in the upper-middle range among 83 counties. Its median property tax of $1,739 tracks below the state median of $2,102.
Moderate compared to the region
Gratiot's 1.271% rate sits between nearby Genesee (1.398%) and Gladwin (1.183%), positioning it as a mid-range option in central Michigan. Houghton County matches it nearly exactly at 1.269%.
What a typical home costs
On a median home valued at $136,800, Gratiot homeowners pay roughly $1,739 per year in property taxes. Those with mortgages pay about $1,810 annually; homeowners without mortgages pay approximately $1,605.
Appeal if overassessed
Gratiot County homeowners can challenge their assessments with the county assessor if recent property sales suggest overvaluation. A successful appeal could reduce your annual tax burden and free up cash for home improvements or other investments.
How Gratiot County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Gratiot County
1.27%
Effective rate
Michigan Avg
1.15%
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.