Jackson County Property Taxes

Jackson County, Mississippi

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

43.1% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$111/mo escrow

#42 of 82 counties in Mississippi

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.73%

vs. Mississippi Avg43.1% above
vs. National Avg50.5% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$181,700

State avg $127,595

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,567

$131/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$953

$79/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#42

of 82 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Jackson County, Mississippi

Jackson's taxes run below national average

Jackson County's effective tax rate of 0.733% falls below the national median of 1.1%, placing it in the bottom half of U.S. counties. The median property tax of $1,332 is about half the national median of $2,690.

Right at Mississippi's state average

Jackson County's 0.733% rate matches Mississippi's state average almost exactly at 0.743%, putting it squarely in the middle of the tax distribution statewide. This makes Jackson fairly typical among Mississippi counties.

Lower taxes than nearby Hinds County

Jackson County's 0.733% rate trails Hinds County's 0.919% by about 2 percentage points. However, Jackson's higher median home value ($181,700 vs. $151,200) results in similar absolute tax bills to neighboring counties.

Median homeowner pays $1,332 annually

On Jackson County's median home value of $181,700, homeowners pay approximately $1,332 per year in property taxes. With a mortgage, this figure rises to about $1,567 when escrow is factored in.

Jackson homeowners should verify assessments

Properties assessed above fair market value cost you money year after year—contact the Jackson County assessor to review your assessment. If your home's value has declined or is overestimated, an appeal could save hundreds annually.

How Jackson County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Jackson County$1,332
Mississippi State Average$931
National Average$1,924

Jackson County

0.73%

Effective rate

Mississippi Avg

0.73%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Jackson County, Mississippi?
The effective property tax rate in Jackson County, Mississippi is 0.73%. 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 Jackson County?
The median annual property tax payment in Jackson County is $1,332. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,567, while those without a mortgage pay $953.
How does Jackson County compare to the Mississippi average?
Jackson County's effective tax rate of 0.73% is higher than the Mississippi state average of 0.73%. The median annual property tax in Jackson County is $1,332, compared to the state average of $931.
What is the median home value in Jackson County, Mississippi?
The median home value in Jackson County, Mississippi is $181,700, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Jackson County property tax rate higher than the Mississippi average?
Jackson County's effective property tax rate of 0.73% is higher than the Mississippi average of 0.73%. This difference of 0.00% 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 Jackson County rank for property taxes in Mississippi?
Jackson County ranks #42 out of 82 counties in Mississippi by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.73% and median annual tax of $1,332, it falls in the middle 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.