Pleasants County Property Taxes
Pleasants County, West Virginia
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
7.6% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$63/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.58%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$129,300
State avg ▼ $141,022
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$791
$66/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$699
$58/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#44
of 55 counties (1 = lowest)
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Data Story
About Property Taxes in Pleasants County, West Virginia
Pleasants County taxes beat national average
Pleasants County's effective tax rate of 0.582% sits comfortably below the national median of 0.62%, marking it as below-average nationally. The median property tax of $752 is just 28% of the national median of $2,690, reflecting a favorable tax environment compared to most of the country.
Slightly above West Virginia's norm
Pleasants County's effective rate of 0.582% runs 17% above West Virginia's state average of 0.497%, placing it in the state's upper-middle tier. Median taxes of $752 exceed the state median of $699 by 8%, reflecting a somewhat steeper local tax posture.
Mid-range taxes among regional peers
Pleasants County's 0.582% effective rate sits between Preston County (0.474% lower) and Ohio County (0.587% higher), placing it in the regional middle. Its median tax of $752 is more expensive than Nicholas County ($550) but cheaper than Morgan County ($1,145).
Annual tax averages $752 per home
On Pleasants County's median home value of $129,300, the effective tax rate of 0.582% yields an estimated annual property tax of $752. Homeowners with mortgages typically pay $791, while those without mortgages pay approximately $699.
Assessment appeals could lower your bill
If you believe your Pleasants County home is overassessed, you can file a formal challenge with the county assessor to seek a lower valuation. Many homeowners succeed in appeals—a reduced assessment could save you hundreds annually.
How Pleasants County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Pleasants County
0.58%
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.