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Yellowstone County

Yellowstone County, Montana

Effective Tax Rate

0.84%

Median Annual Tax

$2,669

How Yellowstone County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Yellowstone County$2,669
Montana State Average$1,802
National Average$1,924

Yellowstone County

0.84%

Effective rate

Montana Avg

0.72%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Tax by Mortgage Status

With Mortgage

$2,701

per year

Without Mortgage

$2,612

per year

Estimate Your Property Tax

$

Annual Tax

$2,669

Monthly Escrow

$222

Effective Rate

0.84%

vs. Montana State Average▲ 48.1% above
vs. National Average▼ 0.8% below
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Yellowstone County, Montana?
The effective property tax rate in Yellowstone County, Montana is 0.84%. 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 Yellowstone County?
The median annual property tax payment in Yellowstone County is $2,669. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,701, while those without a mortgage pay $2,612.
How does Yellowstone County compare to the Montana average?
Yellowstone County's effective tax rate of 0.84% is higher than the Montana state average of 0.72%. The median annual property tax in Yellowstone County is $2,669, compared to the state average of $1,802.
What is the median home value in Yellowstone County, Montana?
The median home value in Yellowstone County, Montana is $317,600, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
How are property taxes calculated in Montana?
Property taxes in Montana are calculated based on the assessed value of your property multiplied by the local mill levy (tax rate). The assessed value is determined by your county assessor and may differ from market value. Homeowners may qualify for exemptions such as homestead, senior, veteran, or disability exemptions that can reduce the taxable value. Tax rates vary by county and include levies for schools, municipal services, and special districts.

Counties with Similar Tax Rates

Fergus County(MT)

Rate0.84%
Median Tax$1,709

Phillips County(MT)

Rate0.85%
Median Tax$1,484

Powder River County(MT)

Rate0.83%
Median Tax$1,237

Prairie County(MT)

Rate0.85%
Median Tax$1,428
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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.

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