Cascade County Property Taxes
Cascade County, Montana
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
24.1% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$186/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.92%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$243,300
State avg ▼ $251,520
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,292
$191/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,139
$178/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#45
of 56 counties (1 = lowest)
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Data Story
About Property Taxes in Cascade County, Montana
Cascade County taxes exceed state average
At 0.919%, Cascade's effective tax rate sits above the national median of roughly 0.87%, positioning the county in the upper-middle tier nationally. The median tax bill of $2,236 exceeds the national median of $2,690 by a modest margin, despite a slightly lower home value.
Above-average rates in central Montana
Cascade's 0.919% effective rate ranks 20% above Montana's state average of 0.767%, making it one of the higher-taxing counties. The median tax bill of $2,236 exceeds the state median of $1,802 by $434, reflecting both rate and value.
Cascade leads central Montana in tax burden
Cascade's 0.919% rate significantly outpaces Chouteau County (0.781%), the nearest regional neighbor in this dataset. With a median home value of $243,300, Cascade residents face the second-highest median tax bill in the entire survey.
Annual tax bill on median home
A median-priced home valued at $243,300 in Cascade County generates an annual tax bill of approximately $2,236. With a mortgage, expect about $2,292; without one, roughly $2,139 annually.
Higher rates make assessments critical to review
At Cascade's 0.919% rate, assessment errors compound quickly—a $10,000 overvaluation costs $91 annually. Property owners should request a formal reassessment if comparable homes sold for less than their current appraisal.
How Cascade County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Cascade County
0.92%
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.