Sharkey County Property Taxes
Sharkey County, Mississippi
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
8.3% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$84/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.93%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$108,000
State avg ▼ $127,595
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,974
$165/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$741
$62/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#74
of 82 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Sharkey County, Mississippi
Sharkey County's rates remain low nationally
Sharkey County's 0.933% effective tax rate ranks in the bottom 20% of U.S. counties, roughly one-third the national median of 2.69%. Annual property taxes of $1,008 on a median home value of $108,000 represent substantial savings compared to the national median tax of $2,690.
Above average in Mississippi
At 0.933%, Sharkey County ranks above the state average of 0.743%, placing it among the higher-taxed Mississippi counties in this group. Homeowners pay approximately $77 more annually than the state median tax of $931.
Higher rates than most regional peers
Sharkey County's 0.933% rate exceeds most surrounding counties except Pike (0.929%), which is nearly identical. It ranks higher than Rankin (0.620%), Pontotoc (0.660%), and Prentiss (0.678%) counties.
Typical tax bill: $1,008 yearly
On the median home value of $108,000, Sharkey County homeowners pay approximately $1,008 per year. Properties with mortgages may see higher assessed values, pushing annual taxes to around $1,974.
Higher rate warrants careful assessment review
Given Sharkey County's above-average tax rate, homeowners should closely examine whether their assessed values are justified. Request a formal appeal if you believe your property's assessment exceeds its true market value.
How Sharkey County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Sharkey County
0.93%
Effective rate
Mississippi Avg
0.73%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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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.