Mineral County Property Taxes

Mineral County, Montana

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

4.1% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$144/mo escrow

#9 of 56 counties in Montana

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.55%

vs. Montana Avg4.1% below
vs. National Avg35.8% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$313,600

State avg $251,520

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,957

$163/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,441

$120/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#9

of 56 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Mineral County, Montana

Mineral's rate sits comfortably below average

At 0.551%, Mineral County's effective tax rate falls 23% below the national median of 0.71%, offering residents a tax advantage. The median bill of $1,728 is 36% lower than the national median of $2,690.

Third-most tax-friendly county

Mineral's 0.551% effective rate ranks third-best statewide, behind only Lincoln (0.579%) and Madison (0.409%), sitting 28% below Montana's 0.767% average. Few counties offer gentler property tax treatment.

High-value homes, low-tax burden

Mineral's $313,600 median home value matches the region's wealth, but its 0.551% rate keeps annual taxes at $1,728—lower than neighbors despite comparable property values. Lincoln and Mineral are the region's tax havens.

Your $1,728 annual tax bill

A typical Mineral County home worth $313,600 generates $1,728 in annual property taxes—or $144 monthly. With a mortgage, you'll pay $1,957; without, $1,441.

Low rates don't guarantee accuracy

Even in tax-friendly Mineral County, assessment errors slip through—overpayment happens regardless of rate. Homeowners can request a free reappraisal to verify their valuation against recent comparable sales.

How Mineral County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Mineral County$1,728
Montana State Average$1,802
National Average$1,924

Mineral County

0.55%

Effective rate

Montana Avg

0.72%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Mineral County, Montana?
The effective property tax rate in Mineral County, Montana is 0.55%. 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 Mineral County?
The median annual property tax payment in Mineral County is $1,728. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,957, while those without a mortgage pay $1,441.
How does Mineral County compare to the Montana average?
Mineral County's effective tax rate of 0.55% is lower than the Montana state average of 0.72%. The median annual property tax in Mineral County is $1,728, compared to the state average of $1,802.
What is the median home value in Mineral County, Montana?
The median home value in Mineral County, Montana is $313,600, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Mineral County a low property tax area in Montana?
Yes — Mineral County's effective property tax rate of 0.55% is below the Montana average of 0.72%. The median annual property tax of $1,728 is also lower the state average of $1,802, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Mineral County rank for property taxes in Montana?
Mineral County ranks #9 out of 56 counties in Montana by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.55% and median annual tax of $1,728, 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.