Roane County Property Taxes

Roane County, West Virginia

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

23% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$45/mo escrow

#16 of 55 counties in West Virginia

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.44%

vs. West Virginia Avg23% below
vs. National Avg80% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$121,100

State avg $141,022

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$652

$54/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$473

$39/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#16

of 55 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Roane County, West Virginia

Roane's taxes stay well below national average

Roane County's effective tax rate of 0.444% sits comfortably below the national median of 0.73%, placing it in the lower 40% nationally. Homeowners pay $538 annually compared to the national median of $2,690, reflecting both modest home values and a reasonable tax rate.

Slightly below state average

Roane County's 0.444% effective rate sits below West Virginia's state average of 0.497%, making it one of the more tax-friendly counties in the state. The median tax of $538 is also lower than the state median of $699.

Middle ground in the region

Roane's 0.444% rate positions it squarely between higher-taxing neighbors like Ritchie (0.649%) and lower-taxing ones like Summers (0.304%) and Tucker (0.353%). It's a moderate option within a geographically diverse tax landscape.

Budget roughly $538 annually

With a median home value of $121,100, Roane County residents pay $538 per year in property tax. Add mortgage costs and the figure rises to $652; without a mortgage, the base tax drops to $473.

Review your assessed value

Even at moderate tax rates, overassessment remains a common problem in West Virginia. If your home's assessed value seems out of line with comparable recent sales in Roane County, you can file an appeal to potentially reduce your tax bill.

How Roane County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Roane County$538
West Virginia State Average$699
National Average$1,924

Roane County

0.44%

Effective rate

West Virginia Avg

0.50%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Roane County, West Virginia?
The effective property tax rate in Roane County, West Virginia is 0.44%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Roane County?
The median annual property tax payment in Roane County is $538. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $652, while those without a mortgage pay $473.
How does Roane County compare to the West Virginia average?
Roane County's effective tax rate of 0.44% is lower than the West Virginia state average of 0.50%. The median annual property tax in Roane County is $538, compared to the state average of $699.
What is the median home value in Roane County, West Virginia?
The median home value in Roane County, West Virginia is $121,100, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Roane County a low property tax area in West Virginia?
Yes — Roane County's effective property tax rate of 0.44% is below the West Virginia average of 0.50%. The median annual property tax of $538 is also lower the state average of $699, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Roane County rank for property taxes in West Virginia?
Roane County ranks #16 out of 55 counties in West Virginia by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.44% and median annual tax of $538, it falls in the lower third of counties statewide.

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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.