Lamar County Property Taxes
Lamar County, Mississippi
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
56.7% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$122/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.67%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$218,700
State avg ▲ $127,595
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,582
$132/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,212
$101/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#30
of 82 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Lamar County, Mississippi
Lamar taxes remain well below US rates
Lamar County's effective tax rate of 0.667% is roughly one-quarter the national median of 2.6%. The median annual property tax of $1,459 trails the national median of $2,690, despite moderate property values.
Slightly below state average
Lamar County's 0.667% effective rate sits slightly below Mississippi's 0.743% state average, positioning it as tax-competitive statewide. The median property tax of $1,459 notably exceeds the state median of $931.
Mid-tier rate among regional peers
Lamar County's 0.667% effective rate places it in the middle range of these eight surveyed counties. The median home value of $218,700 is the second-highest in the region, driving the median tax bill to $1,459.
Median home: roughly $1,459 yearly
A homeowner with the county's median-valued property of $218,700 pays approximately $1,459 annually in property taxes. Those with mortgages pay $1,582, while owners without mortgages pay $1,212.
Verify your property's fair market value
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 Lamar County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Lamar County
0.67%
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.