Jefferson Davis County Property Taxes
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
21.8% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$61/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.84%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$87,100
State avg $127,595
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$762
$64/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$686
$57/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#60
of 82 counties (1 = lowest)
Homeowner context
What this means for a Jefferson Davis County homeowner
Use these county medians as a planning baseline. Your actual bill depends on assessed value, exemptions, millage, and local taxing districts.
Tax pressure
0.84%
0.11 percentage points above the state average
Typical bill
$728
$203 below the state median
State position
#60
Ranked from lowest to highest effective rate across 82 Mississippi counties.
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi
Jefferson Davis taxes far below US average
Homeowners in Jefferson Davis County pay an effective tax rate of 0.836%, nearly one-third the national median of 2.6%. At $728 annually on a median home value of $87,100, residents pay far less than the national median property tax of $2,690.
Above average within Mississippi
Jefferson Davis County ranks higher than Mississippi's state average effective rate of 0.743%, with its 0.836% rate placing it in the upper tier statewide. The median property tax of $728 slightly underperforms the state median of $931.
Mid-range among regional peers
Jefferson Davis County's effective rate sits between Kemper County's 0.598% and Jones County's 0.880%. The median annual tax of $728 reflects lower property values typical across this rural region.
Median home: roughly $728 yearly
A homeowner with the county's median-valued property of $87,100 pays approximately $728 annually in property taxes. Those with mortgages pay slightly more at $762, while owners without mortgages pay $686.
Check if your assessment is fair
Many Mississippi homeowners overpay because their properties are assessed above market value. If your county appraisal seems high compared to recent sales prices, you may qualify for a tax appeal that could lower your bill.
How Jefferson Davis County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Jefferson Davis County
0.84%
Effective rate
Mississippi Avg
0.73%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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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.
Estimates are informational only and are not tax, legal, financial, or assessment appeal advice. Verify parcel-specific amounts with the county assessor or tax collector.