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Lake County

Lake County, Montana

Effective Tax Rate

0.66%

Median Annual Tax

$2,436

How Lake County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Lake County$2,436
Montana State Average$1,802
National Average$1,924

Lake County

0.66%

Effective rate

Montana Avg

0.72%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Tax by Mortgage Status

With Mortgage

$2,613

per year

Without Mortgage

$2,176

per year

Estimate Your Property Tax

$

Annual Tax

$2,436

Monthly Escrow

$203

Effective Rate

0.66%

vs. Montana State Average▲ 35.2% above
vs. National Average▼ 9.4% below
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Lake County, Montana?
The effective property tax rate in Lake County, Montana is 0.66%. 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 Lake County?
The median annual property tax payment in Lake County is $2,436. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,613, while those without a mortgage pay $2,176.
How does Lake County compare to the Montana average?
Lake County's effective tax rate of 0.66% is lower than the Montana state average of 0.72%. The median annual property tax in Lake County is $2,436, compared to the state average of $1,802.
What is the median home value in Lake County, Montana?
The median home value in Lake County, Montana is $369,200, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
How are property taxes calculated in Montana?
Property taxes in Montana are calculated based on the assessed value of your property multiplied by the local mill levy (tax rate). The assessed value is determined by your county assessor and may differ from market value. Homeowners may qualify for exemptions such as homestead, senior, veteran, or disability exemptions that can reduce the taxable value. Tax rates vary by county and include levies for schools, municipal services, and special districts.

Counties with Similar Tax Rates

Garfield County(MT)

Rate0.66%
Median Tax$1,169

Beaverhead County(MT)

Rate0.67%
Median Tax$1,876

Wheatland County(MT)

Rate0.65%
Median Tax$1,122

McCone County(MT)

Rate0.67%
Median Tax$1,330
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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.

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