Wirt County Property Taxes
Wirt County, West Virginia
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
13.9% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$50/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.53%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$112,800
State avg ▼ $141,022
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$759
$63/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$484
$40/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#34
of 55 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Wirt County, West Virginia
Wirt taxes remain below national average
Wirt County's effective tax rate of 0.534% is approximately one-third the typical American property tax burden. The median annual tax of $602 represents just 22% of the national median of $2,690, providing substantial savings compared to most U.S. counties.
Moderately above West Virginia average
Wirt County's 0.534% rate exceeds West Virginia's state average of 0.497% by about 7%, placing it in the upper-middle range statewide. The median property tax of $602 falls slightly below the state median of $699, reflecting Wirt's smaller home values.
Mid-range among area counties
Wirt's 0.534% rate sits between the lower-tax counties (Webster at 0.389%, Upshur at 0.436%, Wayne at 0.472%) and the higher-tax counties (Wetzel at 0.646%, Wood at 0.614%). The $602 median tax is moderate, lower than Wood and Wetzel but higher than the most affordable neighbors.
A $113k home costs $602 yearly
Wirt County's median home value of $112,800 translates to roughly $602 in annual property taxes. Homeowners with mortgages pay approximately $759, while those without mortgages average $484.
Assessment review could cut your bill
Wirt County homeowners should verify their property assessments match current market values, especially given the county's moderate-to-high tax rate. A free appeal filing can reduce your tax burden if your home is overvalued compared to recent comparable sales.
How Wirt County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Wirt County
0.53%
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.