Rosebud County Property Taxes

Rosebud County, Montana

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

33.9% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$99/mo escrow

#21 of 56 counties in Montana

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.63%

vs. Montana Avg33.9% below
vs. National Avg55.7% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$188,900

State avg $251,520

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,608

$134/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$911

$76/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#21

of 56 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Rosebud County, Montana

Rosebud runs well below national rate

Rosebud's effective tax rate of 0.630% sits 25% below the national median of 0.84%, placing it in the bottom quarter of U.S. counties. The median property tax of $1,191 is less than half the national median of $2,690, reflecting both low rates and modest home values of $188,900.

Among Montana's most affordable counties

Rosebud's 0.630% rate sits comfortably below Montana's state average of 0.767%, ranking among the state's most tax-friendly counties. Homeowners here enjoy roughly 18% lower rates than the typical Montanan.

Second-cheapest in the eastern region

Rosebud's 0.630% rate trails only Ravalli (0.529%) among comparable counties, and beats Roosevelt (1.286%) and Sheridan (1.287%) by more than 50%. It's one of the few tax havens in eastern Montana.

What $189K home costs in taxes

A median Rosebud home valued at $188,900 generates roughly $1,191 in annual property taxes. With a mortgage, expect $1,608; without, approximately $911.

Even low bills deserve checking

Low tax rates don't guarantee fair assessments—Rosebud homeowners should still verify their valuations against recent sales. A free appeal could reduce an already modest bill even further.

How Rosebud County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Rosebud County$1,191
Montana State Average$1,802
National Average$1,924

Rosebud 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 Rosebud County, Montana?
The effective property tax rate in Rosebud 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 Rosebud County?
The median annual property tax payment in Rosebud County is $1,191. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,608, while those without a mortgage pay $911.
How does Rosebud County compare to the Montana average?
Rosebud County's effective tax rate of 0.63% is lower than the Montana state average of 0.72%. The median annual property tax in Rosebud County is $1,191, compared to the state average of $1,802.
What is the median home value in Rosebud County, Montana?
The median home value in Rosebud County, Montana is $188,900, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Rosebud County a low property tax area in Montana?
Yes — Rosebud County's effective property tax rate of 0.63% is below the Montana average of 0.72%. The median annual property tax of $1,191 is also lower the state average of $1,802, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Rosebud County rank for property taxes in Montana?
Rosebud County ranks #21 out of 56 counties in Montana by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.63% and median annual tax of $1,191, 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.