Lake County Property Taxes
Lake County, Montana
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
35.2% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$203/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.66%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$369,200
State avg ▲ $251,520
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,613
$218/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,176
$181/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#24
of 56 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Lake County, Montana
Lake County taxes below national average
Lake County's effective rate of 0.660% sits comfortably beneath the national median of 0.84%, placing it in the lower-middle range of U.S. counties. The median tax of $2,436 reflects strong property values ($369,200), yet the rate provides meaningful relief.
Below-average for Montana's higher-value areas
Lake County's 0.660% effective rate ranks in the lower half of Montana's 56 counties, paying less than the state average of 0.767%. This advantage saves homeowners roughly $107 annually on median-value properties.
Competitive with nearby resort counties
Lake County's 0.660% rate edges out Granite (0.607%) and trails only Jefferson (0.557%) among southwest Montana's higher-value communities. For waterfront and mountain properties, it offers moderate tax advantages.
About $2,436 yearly on median home
A median Lake County home valued at $369,200 generates annual property taxes of $2,436, or roughly $203 per month. Mortgaged properties incur an additional $177 in annual escrow taxes.
Challenge high-value assessments proactively
Properties exceeding $350,000 risk substantial overassessment—a 10% inflated valuation costs $2,400+ annually on Lake County homes. Compare your assessment to recent comparable sales and file an appeal if you spot discrepancies.
How Lake County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Lake County
0.66%
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.