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Whitman County

Whitman County, Washington

Effective Tax Rate

0.79%

Median Annual Tax

$2,566

How Whitman County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Whitman County$2,566
Washington State Average$3,028
National Average$1,924

Whitman County

0.79%

Effective rate

Washington Avg

0.76%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Tax by Mortgage Status

With Mortgage

$2,759

per year

Without Mortgage

$2,274

per year

Estimate Your Property Tax

$

Annual Tax

$2,566

Monthly Escrow

$214

Effective Rate

0.79%

vs. Washington State Average▼ 15.3% below
vs. National Average▼ 4.6% below
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Whitman County, Washington?
The effective property tax rate in Whitman County, Washington is 0.79%. 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 Whitman County?
The median annual property tax payment in Whitman County is $2,566. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,759, while those without a mortgage pay $2,274.
How does Whitman County compare to the Washington average?
Whitman County's effective tax rate of 0.79% is higher than the Washington state average of 0.76%. The median annual property tax in Whitman County is $2,566, compared to the state average of $3,028.
What is the median home value in Whitman County, Washington?
The median home value in Whitman County, Washington is $323,300, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
How are property taxes calculated in Washington?
Property taxes in Washington are calculated based on the assessed value of your property multiplied by the local mill levy (tax rate). The assessed value is determined by your county assessor and may differ from market value. Homeowners may qualify for exemptions such as homestead, senior, veteran, or disability exemptions that can reduce the taxable value. Tax rates vary by county and include levies for schools, municipal services, and special districts.

Counties with Similar Tax Rates

Snohomish County(WA)

Rate0.79%
Median Tax$5,121

Kitsap County(WA)

Rate0.80%
Median Tax$4,030

Benton County(WA)

Rate0.79%
Median Tax$2,910

Asotin County(WA)

Rate0.80%
Median Tax$2,289
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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.

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