Tooele County Property Taxes

Tooele County, Utah

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

26.9% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$192/mo escrow

#25 of 29 counties in Utah

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.59%

vs. Utah Avg26.9% above
vs. National Avg14.4% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$391,300

State avg $377,586

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,358

$197/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$2,072

$173/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#25

of 29 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Tooele County, Utah

Tooele's taxes exceed national and state averages

Tooele County's effective tax rate of 0.589% sits 18% above the state average of 0.498% and in the 70th percentile nationally. The median tax bill of $2,303 falls below the national median of $2,690, despite the elevated rate, due to lower median home values of $391,300.

Above-average taxes among Utah counties

Tooele County ranks 6th among Utah's 29 counties by effective tax rate at 0.589%, notably above the statewide average of 0.498%. Its median tax of $2,303 exceeds the state median of $1,815, placing it in Utah's higher-tax tier.

Higher than most nearby counties

Tooele County's 0.589% rate exceeds Salt Lake County (0.563%), Sanpete County (0.511%), and Uintah County (0.535%), though it falls below San Juan County's exceptional 0.844%. Among the Wasatch Front and central Utah counties, Tooele carries one of the steeper tax burdens.

Median home tax runs $2,303 yearly

A typical Tooele County home valued at $391,300 generates an annual property tax bill of $2,303. Homeowners with mortgages pay slightly more at $2,358, while those owning outright pay less at $2,072.

Challenge assessments to reduce bills

In a county with above-average tax rates, assessment accuracy becomes critical—an overvalued home can mean hundreds of dollars in unnecessary annual taxes. Review your assessment notice carefully and file an appeal if your home is assessed higher than comparable recent sales in your area.

How Tooele County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Tooele County$2,303
Utah State Average$1,815
National Average$1,924

Tooele County

0.59%

Effective rate

Utah Avg

0.48%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Tooele County, Utah?
The effective property tax rate in Tooele County, Utah is 0.59%. 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 Tooele County?
The median annual property tax payment in Tooele County is $2,303. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,358, while those without a mortgage pay $2,072.
How does Tooele County compare to the Utah average?
Tooele County's effective tax rate of 0.59% is higher than the Utah state average of 0.48%. The median annual property tax in Tooele County is $2,303, compared to the state average of $1,815.
What is the median home value in Tooele County, Utah?
The median home value in Tooele County, Utah is $391,300, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Tooele County property tax rate higher than the Utah average?
Tooele County's effective property tax rate of 0.59% is higher than the Utah average of 0.48%. This difference of 0.11% 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 Tooele County rank for property taxes in Utah?
Tooele County ranks #25 out of 29 counties in Utah by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.59% and median annual tax of $2,303, 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.