Attala County Property Taxes

Attala County, Mississippi

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

27.5% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$56/mo escrow

#18 of 82 counties in Mississippi

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.63%

vs. Mississippi Avg27.5% below
vs. National Avg74.9% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$107,600

State avg $127,595

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$896

$75/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$569

$47/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#18

of 82 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Attala County, Mississippi

Attala County taxes well below national norm

Attala County's 0.627% effective tax rate sits modestly above the national median of 0.80%, but at $675 median annual property tax, residents pay less than 25% of the $2,690 national figure. The gap reflects Mississippi's lower home values relative to national averages.

Near Mississippi's middle-range tax burden

Attala County's 0.627% effective rate sits slightly below Mississippi's state average of 0.743%, placing it in the favorable middle tier. The median tax of $675 runs 27% below the state median of $931, providing above-average savings for homeowners.

Middle ground among nearby counties

Attala County's 0.627% rate and $675 median tax place it squarely between high-burden Adams County (0.885%, $941) and low-burden Alcorn County (0.596%, $788). This makes Attala a reasonable middle option within the regional tax landscape.

Median home generates $675 annual tax

On Attala County's median home value of $107,600, homeowners pay approximately $675 per year at the 0.627% effective rate. Adding mortgage escrow costs brings the total to roughly $896 annually.

Many assessments can be successfully challenged

Property tax appeals in Mississippi have high success rates when homeowners document their case with comparable sales data. Contact Attala County's assessor office to learn how to formally challenge an assessment you believe is excessive.

How Attala County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Attala County$675
Mississippi State Average$931
National Average$1,924

Attala County

0.63%

Effective rate

Mississippi Avg

0.73%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Attala County, Mississippi?
The effective property tax rate in Attala County, Mississippi is 0.63%. 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 Attala County?
The median annual property tax payment in Attala County is $675. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $896, while those without a mortgage pay $569.
How does Attala County compare to the Mississippi average?
Attala County's effective tax rate of 0.63% is lower than the Mississippi state average of 0.73%. The median annual property tax in Attala County is $675, compared to the state average of $931.
What is the median home value in Attala County, Mississippi?
The median home value in Attala County, Mississippi is $107,600, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Attala County a low property tax area in Mississippi?
Yes — Attala County's effective property tax rate of 0.63% is below the Mississippi average of 0.73%. The median annual property tax of $675 is also lower the state average of $931, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Attala County rank for property taxes in Mississippi?
Attala County ranks #18 out of 82 counties in Mississippi by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.63% and median annual tax of $675, 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.