Marion County Property Taxes
Marion County, West Virginia
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
41.5% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$82/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.60%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$164,300
State avg ▲ $141,022
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,094
$91/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$872
$73/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#47
of 55 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Marion County, West Virginia
Marion's rate remains well below nation
Marion County's effective tax rate of 0.602% trails the national median of 0.867%, placing it in the lower third of U.S. counties. Residents pay $989 annually in property tax—roughly 37% of the national median of $2,690.
Above-average rate for West Virginia
Marion County's 0.602% effective rate exceeds the state average of 0.497%, ranking among the higher-taxing counties in West Virginia. The median property tax of $989 is notably above the state median of $699, driven by both the higher rate and Marion's relatively strong median home value of $164,300.
Steepest rate in its region
Marion's 0.602% rate leads all nearby counties, exceeding Harrison at 0.550% and Jackson at 0.563%. A Marion homeowner pays roughly $118 more annually than a Jackson County resident on a typical home, and $350 more than a Lewis County resident.
Marion's property tax per household
The median Marion County home valued at $164,300 carries approximately $989 in annual property tax. With mortgage-related adjustments included, homeowners may pay around $1,094 annually.
Review your assessment carefully
Marion County's higher-than-average tax rate makes assessment accuracy especially important for your household budget. A free appeal to the county assessor can provide relief if your property is valued above its actual market worth.
How Marion County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Marion County
0.60%
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.