Gilmer County Property Taxes
Gilmer County, West Virginia
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
39.6% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$35/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.51%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$83,300
State avg ▼ $141,022
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$293
$24/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$462
$39/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#30
of 55 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Gilmer County, West Virginia
Gilmer's tax rate slightly below national median
Gilmer County's effective tax rate of 0.507% sits just below the national median of 0.66%, offering modest tax relief compared to most U.S. counties. The median annual property tax of $422 on a $83,300 home represents just 16% of the national median tax of $2,690. This county ranks in approximately the 35th percentile nationally—nearly two-thirds of American counties impose heavier tax burdens.
In line with West Virginia average
Gilmer County's 0.507% effective rate sits just slightly above West Virginia's state average of 0.497%, placing it among the middle range statewide. The median property tax of $422 falls below the state median of $699, reflecting both the lower home values and similar rate structure. Gilmer represents a typical West Virginia property tax experience for residents.
More affordable than Fayette, Hancock, Doddridge
Gilmer's 0.507% rate beats Fayette's 0.662% and Hancock's 0.629%, offering meaningful savings for property owners. Grant County and Hardy County both edge lower at 0.331% and 0.367% respectively, while Greenbrier and Doddridge match Gilmer's competitive positioning. Among the regional cluster, Gilmer lands in the lower-middle tier for tax burden.
Median annual property tax: $422
A homeowner with an $83,300 property in Gilmer County pays approximately $422 annually in property taxes. Those with mortgages pay slightly less at $293, while owners without mortgages pay $462, reflecting the way mortgage servicing affects tax bills. This represents one of the lowest absolute tax burdens in the eight-county region.
Even modest savings add up over time
Although Gilmer County's tax bills are relatively low, homeowners with overassessed properties can still recover meaningful dollars through appeals. Reducing a $422 bill by just 10% via a successful assessment challenge saves $42 annually, or $1,260 over 30 years. If your home was recently assessed, verifying the accuracy costs nothing and could confirm your tax burden is fair.
How Gilmer County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Gilmer County
0.51%
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.