Richland County Property Taxes
Richland County, Montana
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
7.4% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$161/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.75%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$259,000
State avg ▲ $251,520
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,297
$191/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,669
$139/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#31
of 56 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Richland County, Montana
Richland stays below national average
Richland's effective tax rate of 0.747% sits slightly below the national median of 0.84%, placing it in the lower-middle tier nationally. The median property tax of $1,935 is notably lower than the national median of $2,690, even though homes here are worth $259,000.
Right at Montana's average rate
Richland's 0.747% effective rate nearly matches Montana's state average of 0.767%, making it a middle-ground county by local standards. This means Richland homeowners pay fairly typical property taxes compared to other Montanans.
More affordable than eastern peers
Richland's rate of 0.747% beats Roosevelt County (1.286%) and Sheridan County (1.287%), the eastern tier's highest-taxed counties, by nearly 40%. It also undercuts Silver Bow County (1.055%) significantly.
What $259K home costs in taxes
A median Richland home valued at $259,000 carries an annual tax bill of approximately $1,935. With a mortgage, expect $2,297; without, closer to $1,669.
Assessment appeals still pay off
Even at typical rates, Richland homeowners often discover their homes are assessed above fair market value. Filing a no-cost appeal can unlock substantial savings year after year.
How Richland County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Richland County
0.75%
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.