Russell County Property Taxes
Russell County, Virginia
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
67.1% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$54/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.54%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$119,600
State avg ▼ $278,065
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$766
$64/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$583
$49/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#33
of 133 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Russell County, Virginia
Russell County has lowest tax rate
At 0.538%, Russell County's effective property tax rate ranks in the bottom 20% of U.S. counties, well below the national median of 0.76%. The median property tax of just $644 is among the lowest in the nation, reflecting both low rates and modest home values of $119,600.
Among Virginia's most tax-friendly
Russell County's 0.538% effective rate ranks in the bottom tier of Virginia's 133 jurisdictions, significantly below the state average of 0.671%. County residents enjoy exceptionally light property tax obligations.
Lowest taxes in southwest Virginia
Russell County's 0.538% rate competes with nearby Rockingham County (0.532%) and beats Rockbridge County (0.600%) and Roanoke County (0.875%). It offers among the region's most affordable property taxes.
Just $644 annually for typical home
On a median home valued at $119,600, Russell County homeowners pay approximately $644 in annual property taxes. Those with mortgages pay $766, while homeowners without mortgages pay $583.
Still worth verifying your assessment
Even in low-tax Russell County, accurate assessments matter—overassessed homeowners could recover meaningful savings. A quick assessment review could confirm you're paying your fair share.
How Russell County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Russell County
0.54%
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%
Craig County
0.46%
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%
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.