Greene County Property Taxes

Greene County, Mississippi

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

17.6% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$64/mo escrow

#58 of 82 counties in Mississippi

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.81%

vs. Mississippi Avg17.6% below
vs. National Avg71.5% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$94,200

State avg $127,595

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,088

$91/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$682

$57/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#58

of 82 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Greene County, Mississippi

Greene's tax rate exceeds national median

Greene County's effective tax rate of 0.814% exceeds the national median of 0.76%, placing it in approximately the 60th percentile nationally. Despite the higher rate, median annual taxes of just $767 remain far below the national median of $2,690 due to lower home values.

Greene ranks above Mississippi average

At 0.814%, Greene County's effective tax rate exceeds Mississippi's 0.743% state average by roughly 10%. However, median annual taxes of $767 fall below the state median of $931, reflecting the county's lower home values.

Greene taxes higher than most neighbors

Greene County's 0.814% rate exceeds most neighbors: DeSoto (0.641%), Franklin (0.645%), George (0.646%), and Harrison (0.647%). Only Grenada County (1.010%) and Forrest (0.840%) impose higher rates.

Median Greene home costs $767 yearly

The median Greene County home valued at $94,200 generates $767 in annual property taxes. Homeowners with mortgages pay $1,088, while those without mortgages pay $682.

Challenge your assessment if overvalued

Greene County homeowners can request an assessment review if their property is valued above comparable sales in the area. The appeal process is straightforward and often results in lower tax bills without professional help.

How Greene County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Greene County$767
Mississippi State Average$931
National Average$1,924

Greene County

0.81%

Effective rate

Mississippi Avg

0.73%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Greene County, Mississippi?
The effective property tax rate in Greene County, Mississippi is 0.81%. 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 Greene County?
The median annual property tax payment in Greene County is $767. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,088, while those without a mortgage pay $682.
How does Greene County compare to the Mississippi average?
Greene County's effective tax rate of 0.81% is higher than the Mississippi state average of 0.73%. The median annual property tax in Greene County is $767, compared to the state average of $931.
What is the median home value in Greene County, Mississippi?
The median home value in Greene County, Mississippi is $94,200, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Greene County property tax rate higher than the Mississippi average?
Greene County's effective property tax rate of 0.81% is higher than the Mississippi average of 0.73%. This difference of 0.08% can be attributed to local funding needs for schools, infrastructure, and municipal services. Higher rates often correlate with more urbanized areas or counties with greater public service demands.
How does Greene County rank for property taxes in Mississippi?
Greene County ranks #58 out of 82 counties in Mississippi by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.81% and median annual tax of $767, it falls in the upper 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.