Big Horn County Property Taxes
Big Horn County, Montana
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
17.8% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$124/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.00%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$148,200
State avg ▼ $251,520
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,432
$119/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,528
$127/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#47
of 56 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Big Horn County, Montana
Big Horn's tax rate tops state average
At 1.000%, Big Horn County's effective tax rate significantly exceeds the national median of roughly 0.87%. Despite a lower median home value of $148,200, the median tax bill of $1,482 remains competitive with national averages due to the higher rate.
Highest rate among counties surveyed
Big Horn's 1.000% effective rate is 30% above Montana's state average of 0.767%, making it the highest in this dataset. The county collects $1,482 in median taxes, below the state median of $1,802 only because homes are valued lower.
Big Horn stands apart with steeper taxes
Big Horn's 1.000% rate significantly outpaces neighbors Blaine (1.522% is higher) and Chouteau (0.781%), reflecting distinct assessment or mill rate structures. The lower median home value of $148,200 means residents pay less in absolute dollars despite the elevated rate.
Annual tax bill on median home
A median-priced home in Big Horn County valued at $148,200 translates to an annual tax bill of roughly $1,482. With a mortgage, expect approximately $1,432; without one, around $1,528 annually.
High rates make appeals worthwhile
At Big Horn's 1.000% effective rate, even small reductions in assessed value yield meaningful savings. Property owners should verify their assessments against comparable recent sales—overvaluations are common and correctable through formal appeal.
How Big Horn County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Big Horn County
1.00%
Effective rate
Montana Avg
0.72%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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Counties with Similar Tax Rates
Nearby Counties
Other Counties in Montana
Madison County
0.41%
Carter County
0.44%
Judith Basin County
0.45%
Sweet Grass County
0.49%
Golden Valley County
0.51%
Ravalli County
0.53%
Carbon County
0.55%
Sanders County
0.55%
Mineral County
0.55%
Jefferson County
0.56%
Park County
0.57%
Fallon County
0.57%
Lincoln County
0.58%
Gallatin County
0.60%
Stillwater County
0.60%
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.