Hancock County Property Taxes
Hancock County, West Virginia
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
7.6% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$63/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.63%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$119,600
State avg ▼ $141,022
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$848
$71/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$657
$55/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#49
of 55 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Hancock County, West Virginia
Hancock's rate slightly above national median
Hancock County's effective tax rate of 0.629% sits slightly below the national median of 0.66%, placing it in the upper-middle range nationally. The median annual property tax of $752 on a $119,600 home represents just 28% of the national median tax of $2,690. This county ranks in approximately the 60th percentile nationally—meaning 40% of American counties tax property more heavily.
Well above West Virginia average
Hancock County's 0.629% effective rate substantially exceeds West Virginia's state average of 0.497%, marking it as a pricier county for property taxation. The median property tax of $752 comes in above the state median of $699, reflecting the combined burden of both higher rates and moderate home values. Hancock ranks among the more expensive counties across West Virginia.
Second-highest rate in the region
Hancock's 0.629% rate trails only Fayette County's 0.662%, exceeding all other neighbors including Greenbrier at 0.470% and Grant at 0.331%. Hardy County at 0.367% and Hampshire County at 0.364% offer substantially better tax relief, while Doddridge at 0.470% and Gilmer at 0.507% provide meaningful savings. For the region, Hancock represents one of the steeper tax burdens available.
Median annual property tax: $752
A homeowner with a $119,600 property in Hancock County pays approximately $752 annually in property taxes. With a mortgage, the bill rises to $848, while without one it drops to $657, reflecting loan servicing cost adjustments. Over 30 years, this totals roughly $22,560 in property taxes on a median-valued home.
Appeals especially valuable in high-tax county
In a higher-rate county like Hancock, successful assessment appeals deliver outsized returns—even small percentage reductions generate substantial annual savings. If you believe your property was overassessed or your valuation exceeds comparable homes, filing an appeal could recover hundreds yearly. With tax burdens already elevated, verification and appeal efforts pay dividends that compound over decades.
How Hancock County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Hancock 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.