Union County Property Taxes

Union County, Mississippi

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

1.5% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$76/mo escrow

#9 of 82 counties in Mississippi

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.58%

vs. Mississippi Avg1.5% below
vs. National Avg65.9% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$159,100

State avg $127,595

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,104

$92/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$685

$57/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#9

of 82 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Union County, Mississippi

Union County taxes far below national average

Union County's effective tax rate of 0.576% is less than one-third the national median of 0.92%, placing it in roughly the bottom 10% nationally. Homeowners here pay a median of $917 annually compared to the national median of $2,690, a difference of nearly $1,800 per year.

Second-lowest taxes among Mississippi counties

Union County ranks among the lowest-taxing counties in Mississippi, with an effective rate of 0.576% versus the state average of 0.743%. Only a handful of Mississippi counties charge less, making this one of the most tax-friendly places in the state.

Competitive with surrounding rural counties

Union County's 0.576% rate beats Wayne County (0.779%), Winston County (0.648%), and Walthall County (0.784%), though it's slightly higher than Webster County's 0.574%. Regional tax burden varies significantly—homeowners can save hundreds annually by choosing the right county.

Median home here costs $917 annually in taxes

The median Union County home worth $159,100 generates an annual property tax bill of $917. With a mortgage, that jumps to $1,104; without one, you'd pay $685—making it an affordable county for retirement or fixed-income homeowners.

Challenge your assessment to save more

Even in low-tax counties like Union, many properties are overassessed relative to market value. Homeowners should verify their assessed value against recent sales of comparable homes and file an appeal if they believe their assessment is inflated.

How Union County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Union County$917
Mississippi State Average$931
National Average$1,924

Union County

0.58%

Effective rate

Mississippi Avg

0.73%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Union County, Mississippi?
The effective property tax rate in Union County, Mississippi is 0.58%. 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 Union County?
The median annual property tax payment in Union County is $917. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,104, while those without a mortgage pay $685.
How does Union County compare to the Mississippi average?
Union County's effective tax rate of 0.58% is lower than the Mississippi state average of 0.73%. The median annual property tax in Union County is $917, compared to the state average of $931.
What is the median home value in Union County, Mississippi?
The median home value in Union County, Mississippi is $159,100, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Union County a low property tax area in Mississippi?
Yes — Union County's effective property tax rate of 0.58% is below the Mississippi average of 0.73%. The median annual property tax of $917 is also lower the state average of $931, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Union County rank for property taxes in Mississippi?
Union County ranks #9 out of 82 counties in Mississippi by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.58% and median annual tax of $917, 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.