Ohio County Property Taxes
Ohio County, West Virginia
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
38.8% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$81/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.59%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$165,300
State avg ▲ $141,022
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$987
$82/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$952
$79/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#46
of 55 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Ohio County, West Virginia
Ohio County taxes remain modest nationally
Ohio County's effective tax rate of 0.587% sits below the national median of 0.62%, though it ranks higher than most West Virginia peers. The median property tax of $970 remains less than 40% of the national median of $2,690, reflecting a relatively tax-friendly environment.
Above-average tax burden for the state
Ohio County's effective rate of 0.587% stands notably above West Virginia's state average of 0.497%, placing it in the upper half of the state's counties. Median taxes of $970 exceed the state median of $699 by 39%, reflecting the county's somewhat steeper local tax approach.
Highest-taxed among nearby counties
Ohio County's 0.587% effective rate outpaces all its regional neighbors—Morgan County (0.513%), Preston County (0.474%), and Nicholas County (0.482%). Its median tax of $970 ranks as the second-highest in the region, exceeded only by Morgan County's $1,145.
Median tax bill of $970 per year
On Ohio County's median home value of $165,300, the effective tax rate of 0.587% yields an estimated annual property tax of $970. Homeowners with mortgages typically pay $987, while those without mortgages pay around $952.
Assessment appeals could ease your tax load
Ohio County homeowners who suspect their property is overassessed can file a challenge with the county assessor to have the valuation reviewed. Many reassessments result in lower taxes—a successful appeal could reduce your annual bill by hundreds of dollars.
How Ohio County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Ohio County
0.59%
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.