Grenada County Property Taxes

Grenada County, Mississippi

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

33.9% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$104/mo escrow

#77 of 82 counties in Mississippi

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.01%

vs. Mississippi Avg33.9% above
vs. National Avg53.6% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$123,400

State avg $127,595

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,467

$122/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$955

$80/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#77

of 82 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Grenada County, Mississippi

Grenada has highest tax rate in region

Grenada County's effective tax rate of 1.010% significantly exceeds the national median of 0.76%, placing it in approximately the 85th percentile nationally. Annual median taxes of $1,247 remain below the national median of $2,690, but represent the heaviest burden among surveyed counties.

Grenada ranks among state's highest-tax

At 1.010%, Grenada County's effective tax rate is the highest among all surveyed counties and exceeds Mississippi's 0.743% state average by 36%. Residents pay roughly 34% more than the state's median tax of $931.

Grenada's taxes dwarf regional neighbors

Grenada County's 1.010% rate far exceeds every surveyed neighbor: DeSoto (0.641%), Franklin (0.645%), George (0.646%), Forrest (0.840%), Greene (0.814%), Hancock (0.719%), and Harrison (0.647%). Grenada residents pay 37% more than Forrest and 57% more than DeSoto.

Median Grenada home costs $1,247 yearly

The median Grenada County home valued at $123,400 generates $1,247 in annual property taxes—the highest among surveyed counties. With a mortgage, taxes rise to $1,467; without one, they drop to $955.

Grenada homeowners should appeal overvaluation

With Grenada's highest tax rate in the region, assessment accuracy is critical. Grenada homeowners should carefully compare their assessed value to recent comparable sales and file an appeal if overvalued—a process that can recover substantial annual savings.

How Grenada County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Grenada County$1,247
Mississippi State Average$931
National Average$1,924

Grenada County

1.01%

Effective rate

Mississippi Avg

0.73%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Grenada County, Mississippi?
The effective property tax rate in Grenada County, Mississippi is 1.01%. 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 Grenada County?
The median annual property tax payment in Grenada County is $1,247. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,467, while those without a mortgage pay $955.
How does Grenada County compare to the Mississippi average?
Grenada County's effective tax rate of 1.01% is higher than the Mississippi state average of 0.73%. The median annual property tax in Grenada County is $1,247, compared to the state average of $931.
What is the median home value in Grenada County, Mississippi?
The median home value in Grenada County, Mississippi is $123,400, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Grenada County property tax rate higher than the Mississippi average?
Grenada County's effective property tax rate of 1.01% is higher than the Mississippi average of 0.73%. This difference of 0.28% 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 Grenada County rank for property taxes in Mississippi?
Grenada County ranks #77 out of 82 counties in Mississippi by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.01% and median annual tax of $1,247, 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.