Jefferson County Property Taxes
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
29% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$204/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.55%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$446,900
State avg $276,877
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,577
$215/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,308
$192/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#12
of 56 counties (1 = lowest)
Homeowner context
What this means for a Jefferson County homeowner
Use these county medians as a planning baseline. Your actual bill depends on assessed value, exemptions, millage, and local taxing districts.
Tax pressure
0.55%
0.14 percentage points below the state average
Typical bill
$2,446
$550 above the state median
State position
#12
Ranked from lowest to highest effective rate across 56 Montana counties.
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Jefferson County, Montana
Jefferson offers tax relief vs national norms
Jefferson County's effective rate of 0.557% sits well below the national median of 0.84%, landing it among the lowest-taxed U.S. counties. Though the median tax of $2,274 reflects higher property values ($408,000), the rate itself provides substantial relief.
Third-lowest rate statewide
Jefferson County's 0.557% effective rate ranks third-best among Montana's 56 counties, behind only Judith Basin (0.453%) and Golden Valley (0.509%). This advantage saves homeowners roughly $210 annually compared to the state average.
Best rate for higher-value properties
Jefferson's 0.557% rate trails only Golden Valley and Judith Basin in the region, but its higher-value median home ($408,000) makes it the smartest choice for affluent buyers seeking tax efficiency. Lake County (0.660%) and Granite County (0.607%) are costlier alternatives.
About $2,274 yearly on median home
A median Jefferson County home valued at $408,000 generates annual property taxes of $2,274, or roughly $190 per month. Those with mortgages pay an additional $134 annually in escrow taxes.
Premium properties need premium reviews
High-value homes often hide assessment errors that snowball into thousands in overpaid taxes. Jefferson County owners should scrutinize their assessments against recent appraisals and comparable sales, then appeal any discrepancies to reclaim overages.
How Jefferson County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Jefferson County
0.55%
Effective rate
Montana Avg
0.69%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.88%
Effective rate
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Counties with Similar Tax Rates
Nearby Counties
Other Counties in Montana
Madison County
0.41%
Judith Basin County
0.45%
Carter County
0.45%
Mineral County
0.48%
Sweet Grass County
0.49%
Fallon County
0.50%
Ravalli County
0.50%
Sanders County
0.53%
Golden Valley County
0.53%
Carbon County
0.54%
Lincoln County
0.54%
Musselshell County
0.55%
Broadwater County
0.56%
Wheatland County
0.56%
Park County
0.56%
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.
Estimates are informational only and are not tax, legal, financial, or assessment appeal advice. Verify parcel-specific amounts with the county assessor or tax collector.