Clarke County Property Taxes

Clarke County, Mississippi

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

38.8% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$48/mo escrow

#6 of 82 counties in Mississippi

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.50%

vs. Mississippi Avg38.8% below
vs. National Avg78.8% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$114,300

State avg $127,595

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$885

$74/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$445

$37/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#6

of 82 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Clarke County, Mississippi

Clarke's rate falls below national median

Clarke County's effective tax rate of 0.499% is substantially lower than the national median of 0.88%, placing the county in the bottom quarter nationally. A median property tax bill of $570 is only 21% of the national median of $2,690, making Clarke a genuinely affordable option for homeowners.

Well below Mississippi's average

Clarke County's 0.499% effective rate undercuts the Mississippi state average of 0.743% by a meaningful margin, reflecting modest tax expectations for property owners. Its median tax of $570 falls well below the state median of $931, putting Clarke among the state's more affordable counties.

Clarke ranks lower-middle in the regional tax ladder

Clarke County's 0.499% rate trails only Choctaw (0.452%) and Claiborne (0.582%) in this northeast Mississippi area, beating Chickasaw (0.743%), Clay (0.689%), and Coahoma (1.240%). It represents a solid middle ground for those seeking tax predictability.

Median home: $114,300 costs $570 yearly

A Clarke County homeowner with the county's median property value of $114,300 pays approximately $570 in annual property taxes. With a mortgage, escrow adds roughly $885 per year; without, the direct tax bill is $445.

Review your assessment for potential savings

Many Clarke County homeowners may be overassessing what they owe by not challenging their assessed values. A simple appeal to your county assessor could verify whether your property is fairly valued relative to comparable homes.

How Clarke County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Clarke County$570
Mississippi State Average$931
National Average$1,924

Clarke County

0.50%

Effective rate

Mississippi Avg

0.73%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Clarke County, Mississippi?
The effective property tax rate in Clarke County, Mississippi is 0.50%. 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 Clarke County?
The median annual property tax payment in Clarke County is $570. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $885, while those without a mortgage pay $445.
How does Clarke County compare to the Mississippi average?
Clarke County's effective tax rate of 0.50% is lower than the Mississippi state average of 0.73%. The median annual property tax in Clarke County is $570, compared to the state average of $931.
What is the median home value in Clarke County, Mississippi?
The median home value in Clarke County, Mississippi is $114,300, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Clarke County a low property tax area in Mississippi?
Yes — Clarke County's effective property tax rate of 0.50% is below the Mississippi average of 0.73%. The median annual property tax of $570 is also lower the state average of $931, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Clarke County rank for property taxes in Mississippi?
Clarke County ranks #6 out of 82 counties in Mississippi by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.50% and median annual tax of $570, 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.