Marshall County Property Taxes
Marshall County, West Virginia
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
8.9% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$53/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.46%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$139,800
State avg ▼ $141,022
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$820
$68/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$549
$46/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#18
of 55 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Marshall County, West Virginia
Marshall County taxes far below national norm
Marshall County's effective tax rate of 0.456% ranks in the lowest 5% nationally—meaning homeowners here pay a fraction of what typical Americans do. The median property tax of $637 annually falls dramatically short of the national median of $2,690, reflecting both lower home values and lower tax rates.
Below-average rates across West Virginia
Marshall County's 0.456% rate runs slightly below West Virginia's state average of 0.497%, positioning it as a moderate-tax county within the state. The county's median tax of $637 sits below the state median of $699, offering residents a modest tax burden compared to peers.
Competitive taxes in the northern region
Marshall County's rate of 0.456% edges out neighboring Mineral County (0.465%) and sits well below Monongalia County's 0.485%. Among northern West Virginia counties, Marshall offers one of the most favorable tax environments for property owners.
Median home costs $637 yearly in taxes
A typical Marshall County home valued at $139,800 generates $637 in annual property taxes. Homeowners with mortgages typically pay around $820 when escrow accounts are included.
Many homeowners can reduce their bills
Property assessments often exceed actual market value—meaning many Marshall County residents may qualify for tax reductions through appeal. Consulting your county assessor's office about a reassessment could uncover tax savings you're leaving on the table.
How Marshall County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Marshall County
0.46%
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.