Lincoln County Property Taxes

Lincoln County, Mississippi

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

1.5% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$79/mo escrow

#38 of 82 counties in Mississippi

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.72%

vs. Mississippi Avg1.5% above
vs. National Avg64.9% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$131,800

State avg $127,595

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,221

$102/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$818

$68/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#38

of 82 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Lincoln County, Mississippi

Lincoln County offers low national tax burden

Lincoln County's effective tax rate of 0.717% is roughly one-third the national median of 2.1%, placing residents among the lowest-taxed in America. At $945 annually, the median property tax bill remains well below the national median of $2,690.

Lincoln ranks below Mississippi average

Lincoln County's 0.717% effective rate falls slightly below Mississippi's 0.743% average, making it a relatively affordable county for property owners within the state. The median tax of $945 closely tracks the statewide median of $931.

Lincoln holds lowest rate in region

At 0.717%, Lincoln County ties with Lee County for the region's lowest effective property tax rate, slightly outpacing Lowndes (0.640%) and trailing Marion (0.744%). This consistency across the region's core counties suggests stable, affordable tax environments.

Median tax totals $945 per year

On a median Lincoln County home worth $131,800, homeowners owe approximately $945 in annual property tax. With a mortgage, the figure rises to $1,221; without, it drops to $818.

Still worth checking your assessment

Even in lower-tax counties, assessments sometimes overvalue properties and can be challenged. Filing an appeal with Lincoln County's assessor costs nothing and could identify hundreds in annual savings.

How Lincoln County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Lincoln County$945
Mississippi State Average$931
National Average$1,924

Lincoln County

0.72%

Effective rate

Mississippi Avg

0.73%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Lincoln County, Mississippi?
The effective property tax rate in Lincoln County, Mississippi is 0.72%. 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 Lincoln County?
The median annual property tax payment in Lincoln County is $945. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,221, while those without a mortgage pay $818.
How does Lincoln County compare to the Mississippi average?
Lincoln County's effective tax rate of 0.72% is lower than the Mississippi state average of 0.73%. The median annual property tax in Lincoln County is $945, compared to the state average of $931.
What is the median home value in Lincoln County, Mississippi?
The median home value in Lincoln County, Mississippi is $131,800, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Lincoln County a low property tax area in Mississippi?
Yes — Lincoln County's effective property tax rate of 0.72% is below the Mississippi average of 0.73%. The median annual property tax of $945 is also comparable to the state average of $931, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Lincoln County rank for property taxes in Mississippi?
Lincoln County ranks #38 out of 82 counties in Mississippi by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.72% and median annual tax of $945, 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.