Scott County Property Taxes

Scott County, Mississippi

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

22.9% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$60/mo escrow

#56 of 82 counties in Mississippi

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.80%

vs. Mississippi Avg22.9% below
vs. National Avg73.3% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$89,900

State avg $127,595

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$886

$74/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$612

$51/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#56

of 82 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Scott County, Mississippi

Scott County taxes well below national levels

Scott County's 0.799% effective tax rate sits below the national median of 2.69%, ranking in the bottom 20% of U.S. counties. The median property tax of $718 on a median home value of $89,900 is less than 27% of the national median property tax of $2,690.

Slightly above Mississippi average

At 0.799%, Scott County exceeds the state average of 0.743% by about 7%, placing it in the middle range of Mississippi counties. Homeowners pay roughly $140 more annually than the state median tax of $931.

Mid-range rates in central Mississippi

Scott County's 0.799% rate sits between lower-tax Rankin (0.620%) and higher-tax Pike (0.929%) counties. It represents a moderate tax burden for central Mississippi homeowners.

Median annual tax: $718

On Scott County's median home value of $89,900, property owners pay approximately $718 per year, or roughly $59.83 monthly. Those with mortgages average $886 annually.

Review your assessment for accuracy

Scott County residents should verify that their assessed values reflect current market conditions and comparable sales. If your property appears overvalued, contact the assessor's office about filing a formal reassessment appeal.

How Scott County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Scott County$718
Mississippi State Average$931
National Average$1,924

Scott 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 Scott County, Mississippi?
The effective property tax rate in Scott 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 Scott County?
The median annual property tax payment in Scott County is $718. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $886, while those without a mortgage pay $612.
How does Scott County compare to the Mississippi average?
Scott County's effective tax rate of 0.80% is higher than the Mississippi state average of 0.73%. The median annual property tax in Scott County is $718, compared to the state average of $931.
What is the median home value in Scott County, Mississippi?
The median home value in Scott County, Mississippi is $89,900, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Scott County property tax rate higher than the Mississippi average?
Scott 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 Scott County rank for property taxes in Mississippi?
Scott County ranks #56 out of 82 counties in Mississippi by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.80% and median annual tax of $718, 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.