Walthall County Property Taxes
Walthall County, Mississippi
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
1.6% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$79/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.78%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$120,600
State avg ▼ $127,595
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,275
$106/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$690
$58/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#54
of 82 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Walthall County, Mississippi
Walthall's taxes well below US median rate
Walthall County's effective tax rate of 0.784% is less than one-third the national median of 0.92%, keeping local tax burdens light compared to most American counties. The median property tax of $946 falls far short of the national median of $2,690.
Middle of the pack for Mississippi taxes
Walthall County's 0.784% effective rate sits slightly above Mississippi's state average of 0.743%, placing it near the middle among the state's 82 counties. It's marginally higher than Union and Webster counties but lower than Warren and Wilkinson.
Higher taxes than Union, lower than Warren
Walthall County's 0.784% rate exceeds nearby Union County (0.576%) and Webster County (0.574%) but falls below Warren County (0.855%) and Wilkinson County (0.862%). The regional spread demonstrates significant tax-planning opportunities within south-central Mississippi.
Median Walthall home carries $946 annual tax
A median-valued Walthall County home of $120,600 generates $946 in annual property taxes at the current rate. Homeowners with mortgages typically pay $1,275 annually, while those without pay $690.
Appeal assessments to reduce your bill
Property assessments in rural counties can lag behind real market values, potentially leaving homeowners overpaying. Review your assessment notice, compare your home's assessed value to recent comparable sales, and file a formal appeal if yours appears too high.
How Walthall County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Walthall County
0.78%
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.