Pocahontas County Property Taxes
Pocahontas County, West Virginia
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
37.2% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$37/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.31%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$139,400
State avg ▼ $141,022
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$506
$42/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$392
$33/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#2
of 55 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Pocahontas County, West Virginia
Pocahontas County taxes among nation's lowest
Pocahontas County's effective tax rate of 0.315% ranks in the nation's bottom 2%—an extraordinarily low property tax burden. The median property tax of just $439 represents only 16% of the national median of $2,690, making Pocahontas one of America's most affordable tax jurisdictions.
Second-lowest taxes in West Virginia
Pocahontas County's effective rate of 0.315% ranks second-lowest in West Virginia, just below Pendleton County's 0.338%, and 37% below the state average of 0.497%. Median taxes of $439 sit 37% below the state median of $699, marking Pocahontas as one of the state's most tax-friendly counties.
Cheapest taxes in the region by far
Pocahontas County's 0.315% rate is the lowest among all regional neighbors—beating Pendleton County (0.338%), Preston County (0.474%), and every other peer. At $439 median annual taxes, Pocahontas offers by far the lightest tax load in the entire region.
Just $439 yearly tax on median home
On Pocahontas County's median home value of $139,400, the effective tax rate of 0.315% translates to an estimated annual property tax of just $439. Homeowners with mortgages typically pay $506, while those without mortgages pay around $392.
File an appeal if overassessed
Even in Pocahontas County's low-tax environment, overassessments occur—homeowners who believe their property is valued too high can file an appeal. A successful challenge could reduce your already-minimal tax bill further, potentially saving you money year after year.
How Pocahontas County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Pocahontas County
0.31%
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.