Clay County Property Taxes
Clay County, West Virginia
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
47.2% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$31/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.34%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$107,100
State avg ▼ $141,022
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$433
$36/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$347
$29/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#5
of 55 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Clay County, West Virginia
Clay has America's most generous rates
Clay County's 0.344% effective tax rate is exceptionally low even by national standards, placing it in the very bottom tier of U.S. counties. The median property tax of $369 is just one-seventh the national median of $2,690.
Clay ranks as West Virginia's most affordable
At 0.344%, Clay County has the lowest effective tax rate of any West Virginia county in this analysis, 31% below the state average of 0.497%. The median tax of $369 is the lowest statewide.
Clay vs. peer counties in the region
Clay's 0.344% rate is the lowest among all regional comparables, beating even Calhoun (0.397%) and all other neighbors. For homeowners seeking minimal property tax burden, Clay County stands alone.
Your annual property tax in Clay
On the median home value of $107,100, you'll pay approximately $369 per year—just $31 monthly. With a mortgage, the figure rises to $433 due to escrow requirements.
Could you be overassessed?
Even in the lowest-tax county in West Virginia, properties can be overvalued on the assessment roll. Reviewing your assessment ensures you benefit fully from Clay's naturally low tax environment.
How Clay County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Clay County
0.34%
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.