Elk County Property Taxes
Elk County, Pennsylvania
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
36.5% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$141/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.31%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$128,600
State avg ▼ $200,333
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,744
$145/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,651
$138/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#35
of 67 counties (1 = lowest)
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Data Story
About Property Taxes in Elk County, Pennsylvania
Elk's rate slightly exceeds national average
Elk County's 1.311% effective tax rate sits below Pennsylvania's state average of 1.317% but slightly above the national median of 1.58%, placing it in the middle tier nationally. The median property tax of $1,686 is 63% of the national median of $2,690, reflecting lower home values.
Elk ranks near Pennsylvania's average
At 1.311%, Elk County's effective tax rate nearly mirrors Pennsylvania's state average of 1.317%, resulting in a median property tax of $1,686 considerably below the state average of $2,657. The county sits squarely in Pennsylvania's middle tier for tax burden.
Elk competes favorably with region
Elk County's 1.311% rate exceeds nearby Clearfield (1.190%), Clinton (1.143%), and Columbia (1.138%), but remains well below Crawford (1.464%) and regional higher-tax counties. At $1,686 in median taxes, Elk offers competitive pricing on smaller home values typical of the region.
Median homeowner pays $1,686 annually
On a median home value of $128,600, Elk County homeowners pay approximately $1,686 in annual property taxes at the county's 1.311% effective rate. With a mortgage, taxes rise slightly to $1,744; without one, they drop to $1,651.
Challenge overassessments for quick savings
Elk County homeowners should verify their assessed values against recent comparable sales, as overassessments could cost $200-400 annually. Filing an appeal with the county assessment office is straightforward and could quickly reduce your tax liability.
How Elk County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Elk County
1.31%
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.