Ritchie County Property Taxes
Ritchie County, West Virginia
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
0.1% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$58/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.65%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$107,800
State avg ▼ $141,022
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$773
$64/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$626
$52/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#52
of 55 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Ritchie County, West Virginia
Ritchie carries above-average tax burden
At 0.649%, Ritchie County's effective tax rate exceeds the national median of 0.73%—though barely—placing it in the mid-range nationally. Despite lower home values, the annual median tax of $700 reflects a rate that's higher than most American counties on a percentage basis.
Ritchie tops West Virginia rates
Ritchie County's 0.649% effective rate is the highest in West Virginia, well above the state average of 0.497%. This makes it a notable outlier within the state, where most counties cluster in the 0.3% to 0.5% range.
The region's heaviest tax load
Ritchie's 0.649% rate significantly exceeds every surrounding county: Raleigh (0.514%), Taylor (0.527%), and Tyler (0.563%) all carry lighter burdens. Among the eight-county cluster in this region, Ritchie stands alone as the highest-taxing jurisdiction.
Pay $700 on a modest home
Despite the median home value of only $107,800, Ritchie County residents pay $700 annually—a tax-to-value ratio that reflects the county's higher rate. With mortgage-related costs included, the annual burden rises to $773; without a mortgage, it's $626.
Assessment appeals are worth your time
Given Ritchie's high effective rate, thorough assessment review becomes even more valuable—overassessment could cost you significantly over time. If your property's assessed value appears inflated, filing an appeal with the county assessor could deliver meaningful savings.
How Ritchie County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Ritchie County
0.65%
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.