Meagher County Property Taxes

Meagher County, Montana

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

5.4% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$142/mo escrow

#27 of 56 counties in Montana

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.70%

vs. Montana Avg5.4% below
vs. National Avg36.6% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$244,400

State avg $251,520

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,523

$127/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,750

$146/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#27

of 56 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Meagher County, Montana

Meagher rates lean high nationally

At 0.698%, Meagher County's effective tax rate exceeds the national median of 0.71% slightly, placing it above average nationally. The median tax bill of $1,705 is 37% lower than the nation's $2,690, reflecting Montana's lower home values rather than tax relief.

Fourth-highest rate in Montana

Meagher's 0.698% effective rate ranks 4th highest statewide, creeping 9% above Montana's 0.767% average. Only Missoula, Liberty, and Glacier counties impose steeper rates.

Mid-tier values, above-average rates

Meagher's $244,400 median home value sits below Lewis and Clark ($358,200) but above Lincoln ($258,700), yet its 0.698% rate runs higher than both neighbors. A Meagher resident pays proportionally more in taxes than peers in similar-priced homes nearby.

Your $1,705 annual tax bill

A typical Meagher County home worth $244,400 costs $1,705 annually in property taxes—or $142 monthly. With a mortgage, you'll pay $1,523; without, $1,750.

Every dollar counts here

With a higher-than-average tax rate, Meagher County homeowners benefit most from assessment appeals—even modest overvaluations compound quickly. Request a free reappraisal if recent comparable home sales in your area suggest your property is assessed above true market value.

How Meagher County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Meagher County$1,705
Montana State Average$1,802
National Average$1,924

Meagher County

0.70%

Effective rate

Montana Avg

0.72%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Meagher County, Montana?
The effective property tax rate in Meagher County, Montana is 0.70%. 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 Meagher County?
The median annual property tax payment in Meagher County is $1,705. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,523, while those without a mortgage pay $1,750.
How does Meagher County compare to the Montana average?
Meagher County's effective tax rate of 0.70% is lower than the Montana state average of 0.72%. The median annual property tax in Meagher County is $1,705, compared to the state average of $1,802.
What is the median home value in Meagher County, Montana?
The median home value in Meagher County, Montana is $244,400, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Meagher County a low property tax area in Montana?
Yes — Meagher County's effective property tax rate of 0.70% is below the Montana average of 0.72%. The median annual property tax of $1,705 is also lower the state average of $1,802, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Meagher County rank for property taxes in Montana?
Meagher County ranks #27 out of 56 counties in Montana by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.70% and median annual tax of $1,705, it falls in the middle 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.