Musselshell County Property Taxes

Musselshell County, Montana

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

23.3% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$115/mo escrow

#20 of 56 counties in Montana

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.63%

vs. Montana Avg23.3% below
vs. National Avg48.6% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$221,200

State avg $251,520

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,417

$118/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,355

$113/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#20

of 56 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Musselshell County, Montana

Musselshell's taxes rank well nationally

At 0.625%, Musselshell County's effective tax rate sits well below the national median of 0.84%, placing it in roughly the 30th percentile nationally. The median property tax here is just $1,383, compared to the national median of $2,690—less than half what typical American homeowners pay.

Among Montana's most affordable counties

Musselshell ranks among the lowest-taxed counties in Montana, with an effective rate of 0.625% versus the state average of 0.767%. Only a handful of Montana counties undercut this rate, making Musselshell a genuine tax advantage within the state.

Beats regional peers on tax burden

Neighboring Petroleum County (0.726%) and Powell County (0.708%) both tax at higher rates than Musselshell's 0.625%. The broader region averages closer to 0.76%, so Musselshell homeowners enjoy a measurable break compared to surrounding counties.

Median home costs $1,383 annually

A home valued at Musselshell's median of $221,200 generates roughly $1,383 in annual property taxes at the 0.625% rate. Mortgage holders typically pay $1,417, while outright owners pay $1,355—a difference largely driven by assessment timing.

You may be overassessed—appeal now

Many homeowners across Montana are overassessed relative to market value, and Musselshell is no exception. If your home's assessed value seems high compared to recent sales in your neighborhood, filing an appeal with the county assessor's office costs nothing and could lower your annual bills.

How Musselshell County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Musselshell County$1,383
Montana State Average$1,802
National Average$1,924

Musselshell County

0.63%

Effective rate

Montana Avg

0.72%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Musselshell County, Montana?
The effective property tax rate in Musselshell County, Montana is 0.63%. 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 Musselshell County?
The median annual property tax payment in Musselshell County is $1,383. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,417, while those without a mortgage pay $1,355.
How does Musselshell County compare to the Montana average?
Musselshell County's effective tax rate of 0.63% is lower than the Montana state average of 0.72%. The median annual property tax in Musselshell County is $1,383, compared to the state average of $1,802.
What is the median home value in Musselshell County, Montana?
The median home value in Musselshell County, Montana is $221,200, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Musselshell County a low property tax area in Montana?
Yes — Musselshell County's effective property tax rate of 0.63% is below the Montana average of 0.72%. The median annual property tax of $1,383 is also lower the state average of $1,802, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Musselshell County rank for property taxes in Montana?
Musselshell County ranks #20 out of 56 counties in Montana by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.63% and median annual tax of $1,383, 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.