Newton County Property Taxes

Newton County, Mississippi

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

11.8% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$68/mo escrow

#57 of 82 counties in Mississippi

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.80%

vs. Mississippi Avg11.8% below
vs. National Avg69.5% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$102,700

State avg $127,595

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$992

$83/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$579

$48/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#57

of 82 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Newton County, Mississippi

Newton taxes well below national norm

Newton County's effective rate of 0.799% ranks among the lowest in the nation, where homeowners typically pay 0.95% of property value. Residents here enjoy a meaningful tax advantage compared to most U.S. counties.

Lowest burden in Mississippi

At 0.799%, Newton County's effective rate is the lowest among Mississippi's 82 counties, sitting 7.5% below the state average of 0.743%. The county's median tax of $821 represents exceptional affordability for property owners statewide.

Clear tax advantage locally

Newton's 0.799% rate undercuts nearly all regional neighbors: Montgomery County (0.896%), Neshoba County (0.886%), Noxubee County (1.011%), and Panola County (0.769%). Only Pearl River County (0.677%) taxes at a lower rate in the broader area.

Median home costs $821 yearly

On Newton's median home value of $102,700, homeowners pay approximately $821 per year—or about $68 monthly. With a mortgage, escrow payments typically amount to around $992 annually.

Verify your assessment is correct

Even in low-tax counties, some homeowners are assessed above fair market value, and Newton County is no exception. Request a reassessment review if you believe your property value doesn't match recent comparable sales in your area.

How Newton County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Newton County$821
Mississippi State Average$931
National Average$1,924

Newton County

0.80%

Effective rate

Mississippi Avg

0.73%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Newton County, Mississippi?
The effective property tax rate in Newton County, Mississippi is 0.80%. 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 Newton County?
The median annual property tax payment in Newton County is $821. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $992, while those without a mortgage pay $579.
How does Newton County compare to the Mississippi average?
Newton County's effective tax rate of 0.80% is higher than the Mississippi state average of 0.73%. The median annual property tax in Newton County is $821, compared to the state average of $931.
What is the median home value in Newton County, Mississippi?
The median home value in Newton County, Mississippi is $102,700, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Newton County property tax rate higher than the Mississippi average?
Newton County's effective property tax rate of 0.80% is higher than the Mississippi average of 0.73%. This difference of 0.07% can be attributed to local funding needs for schools, infrastructure, and municipal services. Higher rates often correlate with more urbanized areas or counties with greater public service demands.
How does Newton County rank for property taxes in Mississippi?
Newton County ranks #57 out of 82 counties in Mississippi by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.80% and median annual tax of $821, it falls in the upper 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.