Simpson County Property Taxes

Simpson County, Mississippi

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

27.9% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$56/mo escrow

#14 of 82 counties in Mississippi

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.60%

vs. Mississippi Avg27.9% below
vs. National Avg75.1% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$111,600

State avg $127,595

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$968

$81/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$567

$47/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#14

of 82 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Simpson County, Mississippi

Simpson County offers lowest effective rates

Simpson County's 0.601% effective tax rate ranks in the bottom 5% of U.S. counties, roughly one-fifth the national median of 2.69%. The median property tax of $671 on a median home value of $111,600 demonstrates exceptional savings versus the national median tax of $2,690.

Well below Mississippi average

At 0.601%, Simpson County has the second-lowest effective rate among these eight counties, trailing only Rankin County at 0.620%. This makes Simpson one of Mississippi's most tax-friendly counties.

Most favorable rate in central region

Simpson County's 0.601% rate beats all comparison counties, including Rankin (0.620%) by a razor-thin margin. It represents the bottom-tier tax burden across this group.

Lowest median tax: $671 annually

Simpson County homeowners pay approximately $671 per year on the median home value of $111,600—the lowest among all eight counties. Mortgaged properties average $968 annually due to potential assessed value variations.

Confirm your low assessment is accurate

Simpson County's favorable tax rate doesn't eliminate the possibility of assessment errors—some properties may still be overvalued. Verify your assessed value aligns with recent comparable sales to ensure you're paying no more than necessary.

How Simpson County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Simpson County$671
Mississippi State Average$931
National Average$1,924

Simpson County

0.60%

Effective rate

Mississippi Avg

0.73%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Simpson County, Mississippi?
The effective property tax rate in Simpson County, Mississippi is 0.60%. 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 Simpson County?
The median annual property tax payment in Simpson County is $671. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $968, while those without a mortgage pay $567.
How does Simpson County compare to the Mississippi average?
Simpson County's effective tax rate of 0.60% is lower than the Mississippi state average of 0.73%. The median annual property tax in Simpson County is $671, compared to the state average of $931.
What is the median home value in Simpson County, Mississippi?
The median home value in Simpson County, Mississippi is $111,600, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Simpson County a low property tax area in Mississippi?
Yes — Simpson County's effective property tax rate of 0.60% is below the Mississippi average of 0.73%. The median annual property tax of $671 is also lower the state average of $931, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Simpson County rank for property taxes in Mississippi?
Simpson County ranks #14 out of 82 counties in Mississippi by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.60% and median annual tax of $671, 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.