Craig County Property Taxes
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
51.1% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$80/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.46%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$210,500
State avg $278,065
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$809
$67/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,131
$94/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#8
of 133 counties (1 = lowest)
Homeowner context
What this means for a Craig County homeowner
Use these county medians as a planning baseline. Your actual bill depends on assessed value, exemptions, millage, and local taxing districts.
Tax pressure
0.46%
0.25 percentage points below the state average
Typical bill
$958
$1,002 below the state median
State position
#8
Ranked from lowest to highest effective rate across 133 Virginia counties.
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Craig County, Virginia
Craig's low rate reflects rural simplicity
Craig County's effective tax rate of 0.455% ranks among the nation's absolute lowest, dramatically undercutting the national median of 0.72%. The median property tax of $958 is just 36% of the national median of $2,690, reflecting Craig's rural character and limited property valuations.
Second-lowest Virginia tax rate
Craig County's 0.455% effective rate trails only Clarke County (0.512%) statewide, providing exceptional tax advantages for rural residents. The median tax bill of $958 ranks lowest among Virginia's 95 jurisdictions, a reflection of both low rates and modest home values.
Rural haven amid Appalachian region
Craig's $958 median property tax is significantly lower than neighboring Covington city's $629—the difference reflects Covington's slightly more developed property base. Craig's 0.455% rate is the region's most favorable, attracting rural residents seeking minimal tax burden.
Lowest absolute tax bills statewide
A Craig County homeowner with the median-valued property of $210,500 pays approximately $958 in annual property taxes. Mortgage holders typically pay $809, while owners without mortgages pay $1,131, reflecting local assessment variation.
Appeals worth checking despite low rates
Craig County's minimal tax bills make assessment accuracy less urgent economically, yet any overvaluation still represents unfair burden. A straightforward appeal costs nothing and takes minimal effort given the county's small, accessible bureaucracy.
How Craig County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Craig County
0.46%
Effective rate
Virginia Avg
0.70%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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Counties with Similar Tax Rates
Nearby Counties
Other Counties in Virginia
Prince Edward County
0.40%
Bath County
0.40%
Nottoway County
0.42%
Mathews County
0.42%
Amelia County
0.43%
Lunenburg County
0.44%
Buchanan County
0.44%
Bedford County
0.46%
Campbell County
0.46%
Northumberland County
0.48%
Mecklenburg County
0.49%
Halifax County
0.49%
Augusta County
0.49%
Lancaster County
0.49%
Wythe County
0.49%
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.
Estimates are informational only and are not tax, legal, financial, or assessment appeal advice. Verify parcel-specific amounts with the county assessor or tax collector.