Isabella County Property Taxes
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
3.7% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$182/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.32%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$165,100
State avg $182,224
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,246
$187/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,070
$173/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#65
of 83 counties (1 = lowest)
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Homeowner context
What this means for a Isabella County homeowner
Use these county medians as a planning baseline. Your actual bill depends on assessed value, exemptions, millage, and local taxing districts.
Tax pressure
1.32%
0.17 percentage points above the state average
Typical bill
$2,180
$78 above the state median
State position
#65
Ranked from lowest to highest effective rate across 83 Michigan counties.
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Isabella County, Michigan
Isabella's taxes run slightly above U.S. median
Isabella County's effective tax rate of 1.32% exceeds the national median of 1.10%, placing it around the 60th percentile nationally. The median property tax of $2,180 is 19% below the national median of $2,690, reflecting Isabella's below-average home values.
Isabella moderately above Michigan average
At 1.32%, Isabella's effective rate runs 13% above Michigan's statewide average of 1.17%. The county's median tax of $2,180 exceeds the state average of $2,102 by just 4%, indicating relatively balanced statewide positioning.
Isabella middle-ground among central peers
Isabella's 1.32% rate sits squarely between lower-taxed Ionia County (1.17%) and higher-taxed Ingham County (1.86%). The county represents a moderate tax position within its central Michigan region.
A $165,100 home costs $2,180 annually
With a median home value of $165,100 and Isabella's 1.32% effective rate, the typical homeowner pays $2,180 in annual property taxes. Homeowners with mortgages pay $2,246, adding $66 in mortgage-related assessment fees.
Isabella homeowners can appeal assessments
Properties in Isabella County are regularly overassessed relative to comparable sales, creating appeal opportunities for homeowners. Requesting a professional assessment review could identify overvaluation and reduce your annual property tax obligation.
How Isabella County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Isabella County
1.32%
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.
Estimates are informational only and are not tax, legal, financial, or assessment appeal advice. Verify parcel-specific amounts with the county assessor or tax collector.