Tishomingo County Property Taxes

Tishomingo County, Mississippi

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

23.4% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$59/mo escrow

#7 of 82 counties in Mississippi

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.54%

vs. Mississippi Avg23.4% below
vs. National Avg73.5% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$132,500

State avg $127,595

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$885

$74/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$626

$52/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#7

of 82 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Tishomingo County, Mississippi

Tishomingo County runs below national median

Tishomingo County's 0.538% effective rate sits well below the national median of 0.88%, placing it in the bottom 35% of U.S. counties for tax burden. The $713 median tax is less than one-quarter the national median of $2,690, delivering unusually light property tax obligations.

Significantly below Mississippi average

Tishomingo County's 0.538% rate runs 28% lower than Mississippi's 0.743% state average, and the $713 median tax undershoots the state median of $931 by 23%. The county ranks among Mississippi's most tax-friendly jurisdictions.

Lower taxes than most regional peers

Tishomingo County's rate is beaten only by Smith (0.457%) and Tunica (0.440%), making it the third-lowest among these eight counties. At $713 median tax, Tishomingo homeowners pay less than Smith and Tunica peers despite moderate home values of $132,500.

What $713 means for your budget

On the median home valued at $132,500, Tishomingo County homeowners pay about $713 annually—roughly $59 monthly. Mortgage-related charges bring the total to $885, still well below state and national averages.

Appeal could further reduce bills

Even in a low-tax county, overassessments occur and are worth challenging. Tishomingo homeowners should request a free assessment review if their home has declined in value or if comparable properties sold for less than their current assessed amount.

How Tishomingo County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Tishomingo County$713
Mississippi State Average$931
National Average$1,924

Tishomingo County

0.54%

Effective rate

Mississippi Avg

0.73%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Tishomingo County, Mississippi?
The effective property tax rate in Tishomingo County, Mississippi is 0.54%. 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 Tishomingo County?
The median annual property tax payment in Tishomingo County is $713. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $885, while those without a mortgage pay $626.
How does Tishomingo County compare to the Mississippi average?
Tishomingo County's effective tax rate of 0.54% is lower than the Mississippi state average of 0.73%. The median annual property tax in Tishomingo County is $713, compared to the state average of $931.
What is the median home value in Tishomingo County, Mississippi?
The median home value in Tishomingo County, Mississippi is $132,500, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Tishomingo County a low property tax area in Mississippi?
Yes — Tishomingo County's effective property tax rate of 0.54% is below the Mississippi average of 0.73%. The median annual property tax of $713 is also lower the state average of $931, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Tishomingo County rank for property taxes in Mississippi?
Tishomingo County ranks #7 out of 82 counties in Mississippi by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.54% and median annual tax of $713, 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.