Wetzel County Property Taxes
Wetzel County, West Virginia
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
5% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$55/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.65%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$102,800
State avg ▼ $141,022
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$772
$64/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$585
$49/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#51
of 55 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Wetzel County, West Virginia
Wetzel's rate beats the national norm
Wetzel County's effective tax rate of 0.646% remains well below the national median effective rate, keeping costs manageable for residents. The median property tax of $664 is just one-quarter of the national median of $2,690, despite smaller home values averaging $102,800.
Above-average taxes for West Virginia
Wetzel County's 0.646% effective rate ranks among the highest in West Virginia, exceeding the state average of 0.497% by 30%. The median tax of $664 sits nearly at the state median of $699, reflecting Wetzel's position as a higher-tax county in the state.
Highest rates in the immediate region
Wetzel's 0.646% rate is substantially higher than Webster (0.389%), Upshur (0.436%), and Wayne (0.472%), though slightly above Wirt (0.534%) and Wood (0.614%). The $664 median tax is surpassed only by Wood County ($943) among area neighbors.
A $103k home costs $664 annually
On Wetzel's median home value of $102,800, residents pay approximately $664 per year in property taxes. Those with mortgages typically pay $772, while mortgage-free owners average $585.
High rates make appeals especially valuable
With Wetzel's elevated tax rate, an assessment challenge could deliver meaningful savings without any filing cost. If your home's market value has declined or assessment seems inflated, appealing is a low-risk way to reduce your annual burden.
How Wetzel County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Wetzel 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.