Sunflower County Property Taxes
Sunflower County, Mississippi
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
2.4% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$76/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.88%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$103,400
State avg ▼ $127,595
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,132
$94/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$681
$57/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#65
of 82 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Sunflower County, Mississippi
Sunflower County's rate runs high
At 0.879%, Sunflower County's effective tax rate exceeds the national median of 0.88%, placing it near the upper 50th percentile nationally. Despite homes costing 63% less than the U.S. median, the rate reflects above-average reliance on property tax revenue.
Highest rate among these eight counties
Sunflower County's 0.879% rate is the highest among Smith, Stone, Tallahatchie, Tate, Tippah, Tishomingo, and Tunica counties, running 18% above Mississippi's state average of 0.743%. The $909 median tax bill is slightly below the state median, reflecting lower home values offsetting the higher rate.
Notably higher than nearby counties
Sunflower County residents pay significantly more than Smith County (0.457%) and Tunica County (0.440%), nearly matching Tate County (0.768%) despite lower home values. This makes Sunflower the tax-heaviest county in this regional peer group.
What $909 costs Sunflower homeowners
On the median home valued at $103,400, Sunflower County homeowners pay about $909 annually—roughly $76 monthly. Those with mortgages see this rise to $1,132 due to mortgage impound and service district charges.
Assessment review could ease burden
In a county with above-average rates, contesting an inflated assessment delivers real savings. Sunflower County homeowners should verify their assessed values match current market conditions; overassessment is common and often winnable on appeal.
How Sunflower County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Sunflower County
0.88%
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.