Sheridan County Property Taxes

Sheridan County, Montana

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

20.3% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$120/mo escrow

#55 of 56 counties in Montana

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.29%

vs. Montana Avg20.3% below
vs. National Avg46.6% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$111,600

State avg $251,520

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,475

$123/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,417

$118/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#55

of 56 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Sheridan County, Montana

Sheridan's rate ranks in top 5% nationally

At 1.287%, Sheridan's effective tax rate exceeds the national median of 0.84% by 53%, placing it among America's highest-taxed counties. Despite this steep rate, the median property tax is only $1,436 due to very low home values of $111,600.

Montana's highest tax burden county

Sheridan ranks as the single highest-taxed county in Montana at 1.287%, nearly 68% above the state average of 0.767%. Only Roosevelt County comes close, creating a clear tier of heavy taxation in northeastern Montana.

Tied for region's steepest burden

Sheridan and Roosevelt are virtually identical at 1.287-1.286%, both far exceeding every other Montana county. Sheridan's rate is nearly double Richland's (0.747%) and triple Ravalli's (0.529%).

What $112K home costs in taxes

A median Sheridan home valued at $111,600 generates approximately $1,436 in annual property taxes. With a mortgage, expect $1,475; without, roughly $1,417.

Appeals are essential at these rates

In Montana's highest-taxing county, every overassessment multiplies the damage—a 10% overvalue could mean $140+ in annual waste. Filing a free assessment appeal should be standard practice for Sheridan homeowners.

How Sheridan County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Sheridan County$1,436
Montana State Average$1,802
National Average$1,924

Sheridan 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 Sheridan County, Montana?
The effective property tax rate in Sheridan 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 Sheridan County?
The median annual property tax payment in Sheridan County is $1,436. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,475, while those without a mortgage pay $1,417.
How does Sheridan County compare to the Montana average?
Sheridan County's effective tax rate of 1.29% is higher than the Montana state average of 0.72%. The median annual property tax in Sheridan County is $1,436, compared to the state average of $1,802.
What is the median home value in Sheridan County, Montana?
The median home value in Sheridan County, Montana is $111,600, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Sheridan County property tax rate higher than the Montana average?
Sheridan 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 Sheridan County rank for property taxes in Montana?
Sheridan County ranks #55 out of 56 counties in Montana by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.29% and median annual tax of $1,436, 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.