Yazoo County Property Taxes
Yazoo County, Mississippi
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
23.5% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$96/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.89%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$129,200
State avg ▲ $127,595
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,366
$114/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$673
$56/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#69
of 82 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Yazoo County, Mississippi
Yazoo's rate stays below the national norm
Yazoo County's effective property tax rate of 0.890% remains lower than the national median of 0.99%, placing it in the moderate range nationally. Though the median annual tax of $1,150 trails the national median of $2,690, it's driven more by lower home values than by tax-code generosity.
Among Mississippi's highest-taxed counties
Yazoo County's 0.890% effective rate ranks notably above Mississippi's state average of 0.743%, making it one of the state's pricier counties for property taxes. At $1,150 annually, the median tax exceeds the state median of $931 by over 23%, signaling a genuine local burden for residents.
Yazoo taxes top nearby Yalobusha
Yazoo County's 0.890% rate edges higher than neighboring Yalobusha County's 0.823%, costing homeowners roughly $350 more annually on a median-value property. Both counties exceed the state average, but Yazoo carries the heavier local tax load in this corner of Mississippi.
What $129,200 homes cost annually
The median Yazoo home valued at $129,200 generates an estimated $1,150 annual property tax bill. Homeowners with a mortgage pay closer to $1,366 once escrow is included, while those owning outright pay approximately $673.
Many homeowners could save by appealing
Property assessments in Mississippi counties are regularly challenged and reduced through formal appeals. If you believe your home is overassessed relative to its market value, contacting your county assessor's office about an appeal could significantly lower your annual tax bill.
How Yazoo County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Yazoo County
0.89%
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.