McDowell County Property Taxes
McDowell County, West Virginia
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
60.2% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$23/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.56%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$49,200
State avg ▼ $141,022
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$556
$46/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$255
$21/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#42
of 55 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in McDowell County, West Virginia
McDowell County taxes among America's lowest
McDowell County's effective rate of 0.565% ranks in the lowest 5% nationally, with a median property tax of just $278—less than one-tenth the national median of $2,690. The combination of lower home values and modest rates creates an extraordinarily affordable tax environment.
Highest rate in West Virginia but still low
McDowell County's 0.565% rate edges slightly above West Virginia's state average of 0.497%, reflecting the highest effective rate among the eight-county sample. Despite this distinction, the median annual tax of $278 remains well below the state median of $699 due to significantly lower home values.
Highest regional rate but remains competitive
McDowell County's 0.565% rate exceeds Mason County (0.535%) and Mingo County (0.437%), ranking highest in its peer group. Still, the median tax of $278 reflects the county's lower property valuations across the region.
Minimal annual tax burden on median home
A median McDowell County home valued at $49,200 generates just $278 in annual property taxes. With mortgage escrow, homeowners typically pay around $556 per year.
Appeal your assessment if overvalued
Even in a low-tax environment, property assessments can still exceed actual market value. McDowell County homeowners should verify their assessments through their county assessor's office to ensure they're not paying more than necessary.
How McDowell County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
McDowell County
0.56%
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.