Lewis County Property Taxes

Lewis County, Washington

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

19.6% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$203/mo escrow

#12 of 39 counties in Washington

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.71%

vs. Washington Avg19.6% below
vs. National Avg9.6% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$341,500

State avg $397,674

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,488

$207/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$2,338

$195/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#12

of 39 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Lewis County, Washington

Lewis County taxes near national average

Lewis County's effective tax rate of 0.712% tracks closely with the U.S. median of 0.71%, placing it squarely at the 50th percentile nationally. The median tax bill of $2,433 is slightly below the national median of $2,690, reflecting moderate property values in a rural setting.

Mid-range tax burden in Washington

Lewis County ranks 21st among Washington's 39 counties with an effective rate of 0.712%, slightly below the statewide average of 0.761%. This suggests balanced tax pressure relative to state peers.

Moderate rates among Southwest Washington

Lewis County's 0.712% rate mirrors Kittitas County (0.708%) and sits above Klickitat (0.618%) but below Mason County (0.751%). The county occupies the middle ground in the region's tax landscape.

Median home tax bill reaches $2,433

Lewis County's median home value of $341,500 translates to an annual tax bill of $2,433. Mortgaged properties average $2,488, while mortgage-free homes average $2,338.

Appeal protects your property value investment

Lewis County homeowners should verify their assessed values against comparable recent sales, as overassessment can quietly inflate tax burdens year after year. A property tax appeal is free and may recover thousands in unnecessary tax payments.

How Lewis County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Lewis County$2,433
Washington State Average$3,028
National Average$1,924

Lewis County

0.71%

Effective rate

Washington Avg

0.76%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Lewis County, Washington?
The effective property tax rate in Lewis County, Washington is 0.71%. 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 Lewis County?
The median annual property tax payment in Lewis County is $2,433. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,488, while those without a mortgage pay $2,338.
How does Lewis County compare to the Washington average?
Lewis County's effective tax rate of 0.71% is lower than the Washington state average of 0.76%. The median annual property tax in Lewis County is $2,433, compared to the state average of $3,028.
What is the median home value in Lewis County, Washington?
The median home value in Lewis County, Washington is $341,500, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Lewis County a low property tax area in Washington?
Yes — Lewis County's effective property tax rate of 0.71% is below the Washington average of 0.76%. The median annual property tax of $2,433 is also lower the state average of $3,028, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Lewis County rank for property taxes in Washington?
Lewis County ranks #12 out of 39 counties in Washington by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.71% and median annual tax of $2,433, it falls in the lower 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.