Kemper County Property Taxes
Kemper County, Mississippi
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
42.1% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$45/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.60%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$90,200
State avg ▼ $127,595
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$615
$51/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$529
$44/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#12
of 82 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Kemper County, Mississippi
Kemper County offers lowest tax burden
Kemper County's effective tax rate of 0.598% is less than one-quarter the national median of 2.6%, ranking among the country's most affordable property tax jurisdictions. The median annual property tax of $539 represents just 20% of the national median of $2,690.
Mississippi's lowest rate in this sample
Kemper County's 0.598% effective rate is the lowest among these eight surveyed Mississippi counties and falls well below the state average of 0.743%. The median property tax of $539 is the state median of $931.
Most affordable in the region
Kemper County's 0.598% effective rate significantly undercuts all regional peers, making it the tax-friendliest county in this sample. The median home value of $90,200 and minimal tax burden make this an exceptionally affordable area.
Median home: roughly $539 yearly
A homeowner with the county's median-valued property of $90,200 pays approximately $539 annually in property taxes. Those with mortgages pay $615, while owners without mortgages pay $529.
Appeal if assessed too high
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 Kemper County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Kemper County
0.60%
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.