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Lamar County

Lamar County, Mississippi

Effective Tax Rate

0.67%

Median Annual Tax

$1,459

How Lamar County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Lamar County$1,459
Mississippi State Average$931
National Average$1,924

Lamar County

0.67%

Effective rate

Mississippi Avg

0.73%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Tax by Mortgage Status

With Mortgage

$1,582

per year

Without Mortgage

$1,212

per year

Estimate Your Property Tax

$

Annual Tax

$1,459

Monthly Escrow

$122

Effective Rate

0.67%

vs. Mississippi State Average▲ 56.7% above
vs. National Average▼ 45.8% below
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Lamar County, Mississippi?
The effective property tax rate in Lamar County, Mississippi is 0.67%. 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 Lamar County?
The median annual property tax payment in Lamar County is $1,459. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,582, while those without a mortgage pay $1,212.
How does Lamar County compare to the Mississippi average?
Lamar County's effective tax rate of 0.67% is lower than the Mississippi state average of 0.73%. The median annual property tax in Lamar County is $1,459, compared to the state average of $931.
What is the median home value in Lamar County, Mississippi?
The median home value in Lamar County, Mississippi is $218,700, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
How are property taxes calculated in Mississippi?
Property taxes in Mississippi are calculated based on the assessed value of your property multiplied by the local mill levy (tax rate). The assessed value is determined by your county assessor and may differ from market value. Homeowners may qualify for exemptions such as homestead, senior, veteran, or disability exemptions that can reduce the taxable value. Tax rates vary by county and include levies for schools, municipal services, and special districts.

Counties with Similar Tax Rates

Carroll County(MS)

Rate0.67%
Median Tax$702

Pontotoc County(MS)

Rate0.66%
Median Tax$935

Leake County(MS)

Rate0.68%
Median Tax$775

Pearl River County(MS)

Rate0.68%
Median Tax$1,181
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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.

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