Calhoun County Property Taxes
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
37.2% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$50/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.66%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$90,300
State avg $136,126
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$951
$79/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$500
$42/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#32
of 81 counties (1 = lowest)
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Homeowner context
What this means for a Calhoun 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
0.66%
0.04 percentage points below the state average
Typical bill
$600
$355 below the state median
State position
#32
Ranked from lowest to highest effective rate across 81 Mississippi counties.
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Calhoun County, Mississippi
Calhoun County offers strong national savings
Calhoun County's 0.683% effective tax rate sits below the national median of 0.80%, and its $566 median property tax represents just 21% of the $2,690 national figure. The substantial discount reflects both moderate local rates and Mississippi's much lower home values.
Slightly above Mississippi's state average
Calhoun County's 0.683% effective rate edges above Mississippi's 0.743% state average, placing it near the middle statewide. The $566 median tax runs 39% below the state median of $931, delivering exceptional savings despite the modestly higher rate.
Favorable tax position among peer counties
Calhoun County's 0.683% rate ranks below Adams County (0.885%) and Bolivar County (0.777%), and its $566 median tax is the lowest in this group. This combination makes Calhoun an exceptionally affordable option for property owners in the region.
Lowest median tax bill in the group
Calhoun County's median home value of $82,900 combined with its 0.683% effective rate generates approximately $566 in annual property tax—the lowest median in this eight-county comparison. Adding mortgage escrow brings the total to roughly $943.
Verify your assessment is accurate
Even with low taxes, individual assessments can be incorrect—Calhoun County homeowners should confirm their appraised values match the current market. A free assessment review from the county assessor or a successful appeal can protect your low-tax advantage.
How Calhoun County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Calhoun County
0.66%
Effective rate
Mississippi Avg
0.70%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.88%
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.