Lincoln County Property Taxes

Lincoln County, West Virginia

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

29.3% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$41/mo escrow

#25 of 55 counties in West Virginia

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.48%

vs. West Virginia Avg29.3% below
vs. National Avg81.6% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$103,400

State avg $141,022

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$732

$61/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$417

$35/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#25

of 55 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Lincoln County, West Virginia

Lincoln offers rock-bottom tax rates

Lincoln County's effective tax rate of 0.478% ranks among the lowest in the United States, well below the national median of 0.867%. Residents here pay just $494 annually in property tax—a fraction of the national median of $2,690.

Second-lowest rate in West Virginia

Lincoln County's 0.478% effective rate sits near the bottom of West Virginia's county rankings, just slightly above Lewis County's 0.470%. The median property tax of $494 is the lowest in the state, reflecting both low tax rates and the lowest median home values.

Lowest taxes in its region

Lincoln's 0.478% rate edges out Lewis County at 0.470% and beats Logan County's 0.582% by a significant margin. A Lincoln homeowner pays roughly $97 less annually than a Logan County resident on a comparable home.

Minimal property tax in Lincoln

The median Lincoln County home valued at $103,400 incurs approximately $494 in annual property tax. With mortgage adjustments factored in, the total may reach about $732.

Even small assessments deserve review

Lincoln County's low baseline taxes make assessment accuracy equally important—any overvaluation directly impacts your bottom line. Filing a free appeal with the county assessor is worth your time if you suspect your property is valued above market.

How Lincoln County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Lincoln County$494
West Virginia State Average$699
National Average$1,924

Lincoln County

0.48%

Effective rate

West Virginia Avg

0.50%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Lincoln County, West Virginia?
The effective property tax rate in Lincoln County, West Virginia is 0.48%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Lincoln County?
The median annual property tax payment in Lincoln County is $494. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $732, while those without a mortgage pay $417.
How does Lincoln County compare to the West Virginia average?
Lincoln County's effective tax rate of 0.48% is lower than the West Virginia state average of 0.50%. The median annual property tax in Lincoln County is $494, compared to the state average of $699.
What is the median home value in Lincoln County, West Virginia?
The median home value in Lincoln County, West Virginia is $103,400, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Lincoln County a low property tax area in West Virginia?
Yes — Lincoln County's effective property tax rate of 0.48% is below the West Virginia average of 0.50%. The median annual property tax of $494 is also lower the state average of $699, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Lincoln County rank for property taxes in West Virginia?
Lincoln County ranks #25 out of 55 counties in West Virginia by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.48% and median annual tax of $494, it falls in the middle third of counties statewide.

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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.