Jefferson County Property Taxes
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
156.9% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$150/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.55%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$324,500
State avg $141,022
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,875
$156/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,529
$127/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#39
of 55 counties (1 = lowest)
Homeowner context
What this means for a Jefferson County homeowner
Use these county medians as a planning baseline. Your actual bill depends on assessed value, exemptions, millage, and local taxing districts.
Tax pressure
0.55%
0.06 percentage points above the state average
Typical bill
$1,796
$1,097 above the state median
State position
#39
Ranked from lowest to highest effective rate across 55 West Virginia counties.
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Jefferson County, West Virginia
Jefferson's rate is low, values are high
Jefferson County's effective tax rate of 0.553% falls well below the national median of 0.867%, yet its median home value of $324,500 exceeds the national median of $281,900. This combination means Jefferson residents enjoy some of West Virginia's most valuable homes with below-average tax rates.
Most valuable homes in West Virginia
Jefferson ranks among West Virginia's most affluent counties with a median home value of $324,500—more than double the state average. Despite its higher-value properties, Jefferson's effective rate of 0.553% stays close to the state average of 0.497%, resulting in a median tax bill of $1,796.
Priciest county with moderate rates
Jefferson's median home value of $324,500 far exceeds neighboring Harrison ($158,500) and Jackson ($154,600) counties. However, Jefferson's 0.553% tax rate keeps pace with peers, meaning higher property values—not higher rates—drive its $1,796 median tax bill.
What homeowners pay in Jefferson
The median Jefferson County home valued at $324,500 generates approximately $1,796 in annual property tax. Homeowners with mortgages face an estimated $1,875 total when including mortgage-related tax adjustments.
Appeal if assessed above market
Even in Jefferson County's strong real estate market, some homeowners discover their assessed values lag behind comparable sales. Filing an appeal costs nothing and could provide significant annual savings, especially on higher-value properties.
How Jefferson County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Jefferson County
0.55%
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.
Estimates are informational only and are not tax, legal, financial, or assessment appeal advice. Verify parcel-specific amounts with the county assessor or tax collector.