Columbia County Property Taxes
Columbia County, Pennsylvania
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
14.7% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$189/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.14%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$199,200
State avg ▼ $200,333
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,326
$194/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,201
$183/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#17
of 67 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Columbia County, Pennsylvania
Columbia stays competitive nationally
Columbia County's 1.138% effective tax rate ranks below Pennsylvania's state average of 1.317% and the national median of 1.58%, placing it among the more affordable counties nationally. The median property tax of $2,266 is 84% of the national median, reflecting lower home values.
Columbia ranks among lowest-tax counties
At $2,266 in median annual property taxes, Columbia County sits in Pennsylvania's lower tier, paying 15% less than the state average of $2,657. With a 1.138% effective rate, Columbia offers relief to homeowners across the state.
Columbia competes favorably with neighbors
Columbia County's $2,266 median tax closely aligns with nearby Clearfield ($1,488) and Clinton ($2,047), all maintaining rates below 1.2%. This tri-county corridor offers some of Pennsylvania's most affordable property taxation in the state's central region.
Median homeowner pays $2,266 annually
On a median home value of $199,200, Columbia County homeowners pay approximately $2,266 in annual property taxes at the county's 1.138% effective rate. With a mortgage, estimates reach $2,326; without one, taxes drop to $2,201.
Challenge your assessment if overvalued
Property assessments in Columbia County may overestimate your home's true value, potentially costing you hundreds in unnecessary annual taxes. Homeowners can file an appeal with the county assessment office to verify their valuation and seek a reduction if warranted.
How Columbia County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Columbia County
1.14%
Effective rate
Pennsylvania Avg
1.33%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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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.