Pike County Property Taxes

Pike County, Mississippi

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

10.3% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$86/mo escrow

#73 of 82 counties in Mississippi

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.93%

vs. Mississippi Avg10.3% above
vs. National Avg61.8% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$110,500

State avg $127,595

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,255

$105/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$779

$65/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#73

of 82 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Pike County, Mississippi

Pike County's tax rate well below national average

Pike County's effective tax rate of 0.929% is less than one-third the national median of 2.69%, placing it in the bottom 15% of U.S. counties by tax burden. Homeowners here pay $1,027 annually on a median home value of $110,500—a bargain compared to the national median tax of $2,690.

Above average for Mississippi

Pike County ranks in the upper half of Mississippi counties with an effective rate of 0.929%, compared to the state average of 0.743%. This means Pike County homeowners pay roughly 25% more than the typical Mississippian on their property taxes.

Higher taxes than neighboring counties

Pike County's 0.929% rate exceeds Walthall and Amite counties but sits between Rankin County (0.620%) and Quitman County (1.155%). Among surrounding counties, Pike falls in the mid-to-upper range of effective tax rates.

Typical Pike County homeowner pays $1,027 yearly

On the median home value of $110,500, property taxes run approximately $1,027 per year, or $85.58 monthly. Those with a mortgage typically pay an estimated $1,255 annually when accounting for assessed value differences.

Your assessment may be too high

Many Mississippi homeowners carry overassessed properties and qualify for tax relief through formal appeals. If you believe your home's assessed value exceeds its true market value, contact Pike County's assessor's office to learn about review procedures.

How Pike County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Pike County$1,027
Mississippi State Average$931
National Average$1,924

Pike County

0.93%

Effective rate

Mississippi Avg

0.73%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Pike County, Mississippi?
The effective property tax rate in Pike County, Mississippi is 0.93%. 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 Pike County?
The median annual property tax payment in Pike County is $1,027. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,255, while those without a mortgage pay $779.
How does Pike County compare to the Mississippi average?
Pike County's effective tax rate of 0.93% is higher than the Mississippi state average of 0.73%. The median annual property tax in Pike County is $1,027, compared to the state average of $931.
What is the median home value in Pike County, Mississippi?
The median home value in Pike County, Mississippi is $110,500, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Pike County property tax rate higher than the Mississippi average?
Pike County's effective property tax rate of 0.93% is higher than the Mississippi average of 0.73%. This difference of 0.20% 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 Pike County rank for property taxes in Mississippi?
Pike County ranks #73 out of 82 counties in Mississippi by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.93% and median annual tax of $1,027, 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.