Lowndes County Property Taxes

Lowndes County, Mississippi

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

8.3% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$84/mo escrow

#20 of 82 counties in Mississippi

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.64%

vs. Mississippi Avg8.3% above
vs. National Avg62.5% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$157,400

State avg $127,595

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,083

$90/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$779

$65/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#20

of 82 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Lowndes County, Mississippi

Lowndes offers among lowest U.S. tax rates

Lowndes County's effective property tax rate of 0.640% ranks among the nation's most affordable, roughly one-third the national median of 2.1%. At $1,008 annually, the median property tax stays well under the national median of $2,690.

Lowndes taxes below state average

Lowndes County's 0.640% effective rate sits noticeably below Mississippi's 0.743% average, making it one of the state's more tax-friendly counties. The median property tax of $1,008 exceeds the state median of $931, reflecting stronger median home values of $157,400.

Lowndes leads region with lowest rate

Lowndes County's 0.640% effective rate is the lowest among all eight counties in this group, edging out Lee (0.722%) and Lincoln (0.717%). This advantage underscores Lowndes's position as a particularly affordable jurisdiction within the region.

Median homeowner pays $1,008 yearly

On the median Lowndes County home valued at $157,400, property taxes amount to approximately $1,008 per year. With a mortgage, this climbs to $1,083; without, it falls to $779.

Appeal your assessment for potential savings

Even the lowest-taxed counties contain overassessed properties on the rolls. Requesting a reassessment from Lowndes County's assessor is straightforward and often yields refunds on overpaid taxes.

How Lowndes County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Lowndes County$1,008
Mississippi State Average$931
National Average$1,924

Lowndes County

0.64%

Effective rate

Mississippi Avg

0.73%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Lowndes County, Mississippi?
The effective property tax rate in Lowndes County, Mississippi is 0.64%. 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 Lowndes County?
The median annual property tax payment in Lowndes County is $1,008. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,083, while those without a mortgage pay $779.
How does Lowndes County compare to the Mississippi average?
Lowndes County's effective tax rate of 0.64% is lower than the Mississippi state average of 0.73%. The median annual property tax in Lowndes County is $1,008, compared to the state average of $931.
What is the median home value in Lowndes County, Mississippi?
The median home value in Lowndes County, Mississippi is $157,400, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Lowndes County a low property tax area in Mississippi?
Yes — Lowndes County's effective property tax rate of 0.64% is below the Mississippi average of 0.73%. The median annual property tax of $1,008 is also comparable to the state average of $931, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Lowndes County rank for property taxes in Mississippi?
Lowndes County ranks #20 out of 82 counties in Mississippi by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.64% and median annual tax of $1,008, it falls in the lower 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.