Itawamba County Property Taxes

Itawamba County, Mississippi

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

16.3% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$65/mo escrow

#19 of 82 counties in Mississippi

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.64%

vs. Mississippi Avg16.3% below
vs. National Avg71% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$122,400

State avg $127,595

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$912

$76/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$685

$57/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#19

of 82 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Itawamba County, Mississippi

Itawamba taxes trail national average

Itawamba County's effective tax rate of 0.636% sits well below the national median of 1.1%, placing it in the bottom third nationwide. The median property tax of $779 is less than 30% of the national median of $2,690.

Below-average taxes for Mississippi

Itawamba County's 0.636% rate falls roughly 14% below Mississippi's state average of 0.743%. This makes it one of the more tax-friendly counties in the state for homeowners relative to property values.

Lower rates than Jasper and Itawamba

Itawamba County's 0.636% rate is modestly lower than Jasper County's 0.599%, though both rank among Mississippi's more affordable tax climates. The median tax burden here ($779) is roughly comparable to other northeast Mississippi counties.

Median homeowner pays $779 annually

On Itawamba County's median home value of $122,400, homeowners pay approximately $779 per year in property taxes. With a mortgage, the figure rises to about $912 annually with escrow included.

Challenge inflated assessments in Itawamba

If your home's assessed value doesn't reflect recent market conditions in northeast Mississippi, you can appeal through the county assessor. Successful appeals could reduce your annual tax bill by $100 to $300 or more.

How Itawamba County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Itawamba County$779
Mississippi State Average$931
National Average$1,924

Itawamba County

0.64%

Effective rate

Mississippi Avg

0.73%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Itawamba County, Mississippi?
The effective property tax rate in Itawamba County, Mississippi is 0.64%. 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 Itawamba County?
The median annual property tax payment in Itawamba County is $779. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $912, while those without a mortgage pay $685.
How does Itawamba County compare to the Mississippi average?
Itawamba County's effective tax rate of 0.64% is lower than the Mississippi state average of 0.73%. The median annual property tax in Itawamba County is $779, compared to the state average of $931.
What is the median home value in Itawamba County, Mississippi?
The median home value in Itawamba County, Mississippi is $122,400, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Itawamba County a low property tax area in Mississippi?
Yes — Itawamba County's effective property tax rate of 0.64% is below the Mississippi average of 0.73%. The median annual property tax of $779 is also lower the state average of $931, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Itawamba County rank for property taxes in Mississippi?
Itawamba County ranks #19 out of 82 counties in Mississippi by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.64% and median annual tax of $779, 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.