Wood County Property Taxes
Wood County, West Virginia
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
34.9% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$79/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.61%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$153,700
State avg ▲ $141,022
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,065
$89/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$825
$69/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#48
of 55 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Wood County, West Virginia
Wood's rate beats national, but barely
Wood County's effective tax rate of 0.614% is noticeably lower than the typical American property tax, though higher than most West Virginia peers. The median property tax of $943 is still just one-third the national median of $2,690, reflecting more modest home values of $153,700.
Second-highest tax rate in the state
Wood County's 0.614% effective rate ranks among West Virginia's highest, exceeding the state average of 0.497% by 24%. The median property tax of $943 is the highest in the state and 35% above the state median of $699, making Wood one of the state's pricier tax jurisdictions.
Clearly the most expensive nearby county
Wood County's 0.614% rate and $943 median tax dwarf those of all neighboring counties—more than double Webster's rate (0.389%) and nearly triple its tax ($303). Only Wetzel (0.646%) comes close to Wood's tax burden, yet even Wetzel residents pay $279 less annually in median taxes.
A $154k home costs $943 yearly
Wood County's median home value of $153,700 results in approximately $943 in annual property taxes—the highest median in the region. Homeowners with mortgages pay about $1,065, while those without mortgages average $825.
High rates make appeals especially worthwhile
With Wood County's elevated property tax burden, filing an assessment appeal is a smart financial move and costs nothing. Even a modest reduction in your assessed value could save hundreds annually, making an appeal highly worthwhile if your home is overassessed.
How Wood County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Wood County
0.61%
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.