Calhoun County Property Taxes

Calhoun County, West Virginia

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

36.9% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$37/mo escrow

#11 of 55 counties in West Virginia

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.40%

vs. West Virginia Avg36.9% below
vs. National Avg83.6% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$111,200

State avg $141,022

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$614

$51/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$391

$33/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#11

of 55 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Calhoun County, West Virginia

Calhoun has among America's lowest rates

Calhoun County's 0.397% effective tax rate ranks in the very bottom of U.S. counties, well below the national median of 0.81%. The median tax of $441 is just one-sixth the national median of $2,690.

Calhoun ranks lowest in West Virginia

At 0.397%, Calhoun County has the lowest effective tax rate among all West Virginia counties shown here, 20% below the state average of 0.497%. The median tax of $441 is the lowest statewide in this comparison.

Calhoun vs. surrounding counties

Calhoun's 0.397% rate is the lowest in the region, beating Barbour (0.427%), Braxton (0.450%), and all other neighboring counties. For tax-conscious homeowners, Calhoun offers exceptional affordability.

Your annual property tax in Calhoun

On the median home value of $111,200, you'll pay approximately $441 annually—just $37 per month. With a mortgage, the figure rises slightly to $614.

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How Calhoun County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Calhoun County$441
West Virginia State Average$699
National Average$1,924

Calhoun County

0.40%

Effective rate

West Virginia Avg

0.50%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Calhoun County, West Virginia?
The effective property tax rate in Calhoun County, West Virginia is 0.40%. 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 Calhoun County?
The median annual property tax payment in Calhoun County is $441. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $614, while those without a mortgage pay $391.
How does Calhoun County compare to the West Virginia average?
Calhoun County's effective tax rate of 0.40% is lower than the West Virginia state average of 0.50%. The median annual property tax in Calhoun County is $441, compared to the state average of $699.
What is the median home value in Calhoun County, West Virginia?
The median home value in Calhoun County, West Virginia is $111,200, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Calhoun County a low property tax area in West Virginia?
Yes — Calhoun County's effective property tax rate of 0.40% is below the West Virginia average of 0.50%. The median annual property tax of $441 is also lower the state average of $699, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Calhoun County rank for property taxes in West Virginia?
Calhoun County ranks #11 out of 55 counties in West Virginia by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.40% and median annual tax of $441, 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.