Wheatland County Property Taxes

Wheatland County, Montana

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

37.7% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$94/mo escrow

#22 of 56 counties in Montana

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.65%

vs. Montana Avg37.7% below
vs. National Avg58.3% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$172,700

State avg $251,520

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,358

$113/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$935

$78/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#22

of 56 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Wheatland County, Montana

Wheatland taxes stay well below average

Wheatland County's effective rate of 0.650% sits comfortably below the national median of 0.767%, placing it in the bottom 35% of U.S. counties. The median tax of $1,122 on a $172,700 home represents just 42% of the national median tax of $2,690.

Montana's most affordable tax county

Wheatland County boasts one of Montana's lowest effective rates at 0.650%, 15% below the state average. The median tax of just $1,122 is nearly $680 below the state median, making Wheatland exceptionally affordable for rural property owners.

Among region's lowest-taxed counties

Wheatland's 0.650% rate ranks among the most affordable in the eight-county region, beaten only by Sweet Grass (0.491%) and Wibaux (0.709%). The county offers particularly strong tax relief compared to Valley County (1.100%) and Toole County (0.963%).

Median home costs $1,122 yearly

Wheatland County homeowners with a median home of $172,700 pay approximately $1,122 in annual property taxes. With additional county assessments and mortgage-related items, the total rises to $1,358.

You may be overassessed

Many Montana property owners discover their homes are overvalued on county rolls. If your recent appraisal or comparable sales suggest your home's worth has shifted, filing a property tax appeal could lower your effective rate and save hundreds annually.

How Wheatland County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Wheatland County$1,122
Montana State Average$1,802
National Average$1,924

Wheatland County

0.65%

Effective rate

Montana Avg

0.72%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Wheatland County, Montana?
The effective property tax rate in Wheatland County, Montana is 0.65%. 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 Wheatland County?
The median annual property tax payment in Wheatland County is $1,122. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,358, while those without a mortgage pay $935.
How does Wheatland County compare to the Montana average?
Wheatland County's effective tax rate of 0.65% is lower than the Montana state average of 0.72%. The median annual property tax in Wheatland County is $1,122, compared to the state average of $1,802.
What is the median home value in Wheatland County, Montana?
The median home value in Wheatland County, Montana is $172,700, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Wheatland County a low property tax area in Montana?
Yes — Wheatland County's effective property tax rate of 0.65% is below the Montana average of 0.72%. The median annual property tax of $1,122 is also lower the state average of $1,802, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Wheatland County rank for property taxes in Montana?
Wheatland County ranks #22 out of 56 counties in Montana by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.65% and median annual tax of $1,122, 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.