Cabell County Property Taxes
Cabell County, West Virginia
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
41.5% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$82/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.63%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$156,100
State avg ▲ $141,022
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,160
$97/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$784
$65/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#50
of 55 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Cabell County, West Virginia
Cabell's rate trails the national median
Cabell County's 0.634% effective tax rate falls below the national median of 0.81%, positioning it in the lower-middle range nationally. The median tax of $989 remains well under the national median of $2,690.
Cabell ranks among West Virginia's highest
At 0.634%, Cabell County has one of the state's steepest effective tax rates, exceeding the state average of 0.497% by nearly 28%. The median tax of $989 is 41% above the state average of $699.
Cabell vs. regional peer counties
Cabell's 0.634% rate ranks among the highest in the regional comparison, exceeded only by Boone (0.650%). This makes Cabell a more expensive option for property owners compared to most neighboring counties.
Your annual property tax in Cabell
On the median home value of $156,100, you'll pay approximately $989 per year—or about $82 monthly. Homeowners with mortgages pay $1,160 due to escrow requirements.
Could you be overassessed?
In higher-tax counties like Cabell, assessment errors can cost hundreds of dollars annually. Filing an appeal to verify your property's valuation is a straightforward step that often yields significant savings.
How Cabell County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Cabell County
0.63%
Effective rate
West Virginia Avg
0.50%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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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.