Tucker County Property Taxes

Tucker County, West Virginia

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

26.9% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$43/mo escrow

#6 of 55 counties in West Virginia

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.35%

vs. West Virginia Avg26.9% below
vs. National Avg81% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$144,700

State avg $141,022

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$571

$48/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$451

$38/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#6

of 55 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Tucker County, West Virginia

Tucker ranks among the nation's lowest

At 0.353%, Tucker County's effective tax rate places it in the bottom 20% of all U.S. counties, well below the national median of 0.73%. The median annual property tax of $511 is less than one-fifth the national median of $2,690.

Second-lowest in the state

Tucker County's 0.353% effective rate ranks it second-lowest among all West Virginia counties, trailing only Summers County (0.304%). This rate sits significantly below the state average of 0.497%, making Tucker exceptionally tax-friendly.

Among the region's lowest rates

Tucker's 0.353% rate edges out Summers (0.304%) and Randolph (0.391%), making it highly competitive regionally. Only Summers beats it; all other neighboring counties charge substantially more.

Pay just $511 per year

On the median home value of $144,700, Tucker County residents pay $511 annually in property tax. With mortgage-related costs, the total rises to $571; without a mortgage, the base tax is $451.

Still worth checking your assessment

Even in low-tax counties, properties can be overassessed relative to recent market sales. Request a formal review of your assessed value if it seems high compared to comparable homes recently sold in Tucker County.

How Tucker County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Tucker County$511
West Virginia State Average$699
National Average$1,924

Tucker County

0.35%

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 Tucker County, West Virginia?
The effective property tax rate in Tucker County, West Virginia is 0.35%. 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 Tucker County?
The median annual property tax payment in Tucker County is $511. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $571, while those without a mortgage pay $451.
How does Tucker County compare to the West Virginia average?
Tucker County's effective tax rate of 0.35% is lower than the West Virginia state average of 0.50%. The median annual property tax in Tucker County is $511, compared to the state average of $699.
What is the median home value in Tucker County, West Virginia?
The median home value in Tucker County, West Virginia is $144,700, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Tucker County a low property tax area in West Virginia?
Yes — Tucker County's effective property tax rate of 0.35% is below the West Virginia average of 0.50%. The median annual property tax of $511 is also lower the state average of $699, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Tucker County rank for property taxes in West Virginia?
Tucker County ranks #6 out of 55 counties in West Virginia by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.35% and median annual tax of $511, 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.