Kalkaska County Property Taxes
Kalkaska County, Michigan
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
26.5% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$129/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.89%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$174,300
State avg ▼ $182,224
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,610
$134/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,470
$123/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#4
of 83 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Kalkaska County, Michigan
Kalkaska among lowest-taxed U.S. counties
Kalkaska County's effective tax rate of 0.89% places it in the bottom 20% of U.S. counties, well below the national median of 1.10%. The median property tax of $1,545 is 43% below the national median of $2,690.
Kalkaska tied for lowest in Michigan
At 0.89%, Kalkaska ties Iosco County for the lowest effective property tax rate in Michigan, 23% below the state average of 1.17%. The median tax of $1,545 runs 27% below Michigan's county average of $2,102.
Kalkaska offers lowest taxes in north-central region
Kalkaska's 0.89% rate significantly undercuts all nearby counties, including Iosco (1.06%) and Iron (1.44%). The county offers some of Michigan's most tax-favorable property conditions.
A $174,300 home costs $1,545 annually
With a median home value of $174,300 and Kalkaska's 0.89% effective rate, the typical homeowner pays $1,545 in annual property taxes. Homeowners with mortgages pay $1,610, adding just $65 in mortgage-related fees.
Even low-tax areas warrant assessment checks
Though Kalkaska residents benefit from historically low property taxes, individual assessments can still exceed fair market value. Periodically reviewing your assessment ensures you maintain this county's tax advantage.
How Kalkaska County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Kalkaska County
0.89%
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.