Winston County Property Taxes

Winston County, Mississippi

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

15.7% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$65/mo escrow

#26 of 82 counties in Mississippi

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.65%

vs. Mississippi Avg15.7% below
vs. National Avg70.8% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$121,200

State avg $127,595

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,005

$84/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$656

$55/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#26

of 82 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Winston County, Mississippi

Winston County taxes far below national levels

Winston County's effective tax rate of 0.648% is about 70% of the national median of 0.92%, delivering substantial tax savings to homeowners. The median annual property tax of $785 represents just 29% of the national median of $2,690.

Below Mississippi average, middling statewide

Winston County's 0.648% effective rate runs below Mississippi's state average of 0.743%, placing it in the lower-middle tier among the state's 82 counties. It outperforms Warren, Washington, Wilkinson, Walthall, and Wayne while trailing Union and Webster.

Favorable rates compared to high-tax neighbors

Winston County's 0.648% rate sits comfortably between the lowest-tax pair—Union (0.576%) and Webster (0.574%)—and the higher-tax counties like Warren (0.855%) and Wilkinson (0.862%). It offers a balanced middle ground for regional homeowners.

Median Winston home: $785 annual tax bill

A median Winston County home valued at $121,200 generates $785 in annual property taxes, placing it firmly in the middle-to-lower range among the eight counties. With a mortgage, the bill rises to $1,005; without, it drops to $656.

Review assessment to maximize value

Winston County's moderate effective rate and home values make accurate assessments important for homeowner affordability. Check your assessment notice, verify it against recent comparable sales in your community, and file an appeal if your assessed value appears inflated.

How Winston County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Winston County$785
Mississippi State Average$931
National Average$1,924

Winston County

0.65%

Effective rate

Mississippi Avg

0.73%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Winston County, Mississippi?
The effective property tax rate in Winston County, Mississippi is 0.65%. 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 Winston County?
The median annual property tax payment in Winston County is $785. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,005, while those without a mortgage pay $656.
How does Winston County compare to the Mississippi average?
Winston County's effective tax rate of 0.65% is lower than the Mississippi state average of 0.73%. The median annual property tax in Winston County is $785, compared to the state average of $931.
What is the median home value in Winston County, Mississippi?
The median home value in Winston County, Mississippi is $121,200, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Winston County a low property tax area in Mississippi?
Yes — Winston County's effective property tax rate of 0.65% is below the Mississippi average of 0.73%. The median annual property tax of $785 is also lower the state average of $931, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Winston County rank for property taxes in Mississippi?
Winston County ranks #26 out of 82 counties in Mississippi by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.65% and median annual tax of $785, 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.