Roosevelt County Property Taxes

Roosevelt County, Montana

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

14.8% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$128/mo escrow

#54 of 56 counties in Montana

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.29%

vs. Montana Avg14.8% below
vs. National Avg42.9% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$119,400

State avg $251,520

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,767

$147/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,431

$119/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#54

of 56 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Roosevelt County, Montana

Roosevelt's tax rate is exceptionally high

At 1.286%, Roosevelt's effective tax rate ranks in the top 5% of U.S. counties—more than 50% above the national median of 0.84%. Median property taxes of $1,535 remain low due to modest home values of $119,400, nearly 58% below the national median home price.

Montana's second-highest county rate

Roosevelt ranks among the highest-taxed counties in Montana at 1.286%, nearly double the state average of 0.767%. Only Sheridan County (1.287%) comes close to Roosevelt's burden.

Tied for the region's heaviest load

Roosevelt and Sheridan County are locked at the top, both near 1.286-1.287% effective rates. Both substantially exceed Richland (0.747%) and all western Montana counties.

What $119K home costs in taxes

A median Roosevelt home valued at $119,400 generates approximately $1,535 annually in property taxes. With a mortgage, the bill rises to $1,767; without, it drops to $1,431.

High rates make appeals even more critical

In high-tax Roosevelt, even a modest overassessment compounds into substantial overpayment over time. A property tax appeal is free and could save Roosevelt homeowners hundreds annually.

How Roosevelt County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Roosevelt County$1,535
Montana State Average$1,802
National Average$1,924

Roosevelt County

1.29%

Effective rate

Montana Avg

0.72%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Roosevelt County, Montana?
The effective property tax rate in Roosevelt County, Montana is 1.29%. 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 Roosevelt County?
The median annual property tax payment in Roosevelt County is $1,535. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,767, while those without a mortgage pay $1,431.
How does Roosevelt County compare to the Montana average?
Roosevelt County's effective tax rate of 1.29% is higher than the Montana state average of 0.72%. The median annual property tax in Roosevelt County is $1,535, compared to the state average of $1,802.
What is the median home value in Roosevelt County, Montana?
The median home value in Roosevelt County, Montana is $119,400, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Roosevelt County property tax rate higher than the Montana average?
Roosevelt County's effective property tax rate of 1.29% is higher than the Montana average of 0.72%. This difference of 0.57% can be attributed to local funding needs for schools, infrastructure, and municipal services. Higher rates often correlate with more urbanized areas or counties with greater public service demands.
How does Roosevelt County rank for property taxes in Montana?
Roosevelt County ranks #54 out of 56 counties in Montana by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.29% and median annual tax of $1,535, it falls in the upper 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.