Webster County Property Taxes

Webster County, Mississippi

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

32.4% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$52/mo escrow

#8 of 82 counties in Mississippi

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.57%

vs. Mississippi Avg32.4% below
vs. National Avg76.6% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$109,500

State avg $127,595

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$719

$60/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$524

$44/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#8

of 82 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Webster County, Mississippi

Webster County among lowest-tax US regions

Webster County's effective tax rate of 0.574% ranks in the bottom tier nationally, sitting well below the US median of 0.92%. The median annual property tax of $629 represents just 23% of the national median of $2,690.

Second-lowest rates in all of Mississippi

Webster County's 0.574% effective rate is the second-lowest among the eight surveyed counties and well below Mississippi's state average of 0.743%. Only Union County (0.576%) is marginally lower, making Webster one of Mississippi's most tax-friendly destinations.

Tied for lowest taxes in the region

Webster County's 0.574% rate essentially ties Union County (0.576%) as the region's lowest, dramatically undercutting Wayne (0.779%), Walthall (0.784%), Winston (0.648%), and all higher-taxing neighbors. Homeowners here enjoy the deepest regional tax advantage.

Median home taxes only $629 per year

A median Webster County home valued at $109,500 incurs just $629 in annual property taxes—the lowest median tax among the eight counties. With a mortgage, that becomes $719; without, a mere $524.

Appeal to preserve your lowest-in-region advantage

Webster County's exceptional tax rates make assessment accuracy paramount; even small overvaluations represent meaningful percentages of the already-low tax bill. Request your assessment, verify it against recent comparable sales, and appeal if your home's assessed value exceeds its market value.

How Webster County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Webster County$629
Mississippi State Average$931
National Average$1,924

Webster County

0.57%

Effective rate

Mississippi Avg

0.73%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Webster County, Mississippi?
The effective property tax rate in Webster County, Mississippi is 0.57%. 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 Webster County?
The median annual property tax payment in Webster County is $629. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $719, while those without a mortgage pay $524.
How does Webster County compare to the Mississippi average?
Webster County's effective tax rate of 0.57% is lower than the Mississippi state average of 0.73%. The median annual property tax in Webster County is $629, compared to the state average of $931.
What is the median home value in Webster County, Mississippi?
The median home value in Webster County, Mississippi is $109,500, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Webster County a low property tax area in Mississippi?
Yes — Webster County's effective property tax rate of 0.57% is below the Mississippi average of 0.73%. The median annual property tax of $629 is also lower the state average of $931, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Webster County rank for property taxes in Mississippi?
Webster County ranks #8 out of 82 counties in Mississippi by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.57% and median annual tax of $629, 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.