Judith Basin County Property Taxes

Judith Basin County, Montana

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

46.1% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$81/mo escrow

#3 of 56 counties in Montana

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.45%

vs. Montana Avg46.1% below
vs. National Avg63.9% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$214,200

State avg $251,520

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,050

$88/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$950

$79/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#3

of 56 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Judith Basin County, Montana

Judith Basin: Montana's tax bargain leader

Judith Basin County's effective rate of 0.453% ranks among the absolute lowest in the nation, nearly half the national median of 0.84%. The median tax of just $971 offers exceptional affordability even as property values climb toward $214,200.

Lowest tax rate in Montana

Judith Basin's 0.453% effective rate is the best deal in all 56 Montana counties, undercutting the state average of 0.767% by 41%. Homeowners save roughly $831 annually compared to typical Montanans on median-value properties.

Unmatched tax relief in central Montana

Judith Basin's 0.453% rate beats every surrounding county, including Golden Valley (0.509%), Garfield (0.656%), and Granite (0.607%). It stands alone as the region's premier tax destination.

About $971 yearly on median home

A median Judith Basin home valued at $214,200 results in annual property taxes of just $971, or roughly $81 per month. Homeowners with mortgages pay an additional $100 annually in escrow.

Verify your assessment even at low rates

Assessment errors affect all counties equally—even Judith Basin's bargain rates don't protect against overvaluation. Review your assessment notice and consider appealing if the valuation exceeds recent arm's-length sales in your area.

How Judith Basin County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Judith Basin County$971
Montana State Average$1,802
National Average$1,924

Judith Basin County

0.45%

Effective rate

Montana Avg

0.72%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Judith Basin County, Montana?
The effective property tax rate in Judith Basin County, Montana is 0.45%. 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 Judith Basin County?
The median annual property tax payment in Judith Basin County is $971. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,050, while those without a mortgage pay $950.
How does Judith Basin County compare to the Montana average?
Judith Basin County's effective tax rate of 0.45% is lower than the Montana state average of 0.72%. The median annual property tax in Judith Basin County is $971, compared to the state average of $1,802.
What is the median home value in Judith Basin County, Montana?
The median home value in Judith Basin County, Montana is $214,200, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Judith Basin County a low property tax area in Montana?
Yes — Judith Basin County's effective property tax rate of 0.45% is below the Montana average of 0.72%. The median annual property tax of $971 is also lower the state average of $1,802, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Judith Basin County rank for property taxes in Montana?
Judith Basin County ranks #3 out of 56 counties in Montana by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.45% and median annual tax of $971, 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.