Jackson County Property Taxes
Jackson County, West Virginia
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
24.6% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$73/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.56%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$154,600
State avg ▲ $141,022
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$858
$72/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$882
$74/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#41
of 55 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Jackson County, West Virginia
Jackson's taxes trail the nation
Jackson County's effective rate of 0.563% is significantly lower than the national median of 0.867%, placing it in the lowest quartile of American counties. Residents here pay just $871 annually in property tax versus the national median of $2,690.
Among the higher rates in West Virginia
Jackson County ranks slightly above the state average of 0.497%, with an effective rate of 0.563%. The median property tax of $871 exceeds West Virginia's state median of $699 by $172, making Jackson one of the pricier counties in the state.
Higher than Lewis, lower than Marion
Jackson's 0.563% rate falls between Lewis County's 0.470% and Marion County's 0.602%. A Jackson homeowner pays about $232 more annually than a Lewis County resident on a typical home but roughly $118 less than Marion County.
Annual tax on a median Jackson home
The median Jackson County home valued at $154,600 incurs roughly $871 in annual property tax at the current rate. Homeowners with mortgages may see this rise to $858 when factoring in local tax adjustments.
Check if you're overassessed
Many Jackson County homeowners find their assessed values exceed current market conditions during reassessment periods. A simple appeal to the county assessor—filed free of charge—can lead to meaningful annual savings on your property tax bill.
How Jackson County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Jackson County
0.56%
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.