Kanawha County Property Taxes
Kanawha County, West Virginia
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
31.9% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$77/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.68%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$135,000
State avg ▼ $141,022
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,071
$89/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$777
$65/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#55
of 55 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Kanawha County, West Virginia
Kanawha leads West Virginia in tax rates
Kanawha County's effective tax rate of 0.683% is the highest in West Virginia and still substantially below the national median of 0.867%. Though Kanawha's median home value of $135,000 is well below the national median, its steeper tax rate creates a median bill of $922.
Highest effective rate in the state
Kanawha County's 0.683% effective tax rate significantly exceeds West Virginia's state average of 0.497%, making it the steepest in the state. The median property tax of $922 is among the highest despite lower-than-average home values of $135,000.
Kanawha stands out for high rates
Kanawha's 0.683% rate substantially exceeds nearby Logan County at 0.582% and Lewis County at 0.470%. A Kanawha homeowner pays roughly $331 more annually than a Lewis County resident on a typical home, even though Kanawha homes are similarly priced.
Kanawha's tax burden per home
The median Kanawha County home valued at $135,000 carries approximately $922 in annual property tax. With mortgage-related adjustments, the annual bill may climb to $1,071.
Assess your property value today
Kanawha's higher-than-average tax rate makes accurate assessment even more critical for homeowners seeking relief. An appeal to the county assessor can be filed free of charge if you believe your property is valued above its current market worth.
How Kanawha County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Kanawha County
0.68%
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.