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Hinds County, MS Property Tax Calculator
Hinds County homeowners pay a median $1,403 a year in property tax, 0.88% of a median $159,900 home: above Mississippi's 0.72% but below the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Hinds County by home value, at 0.88%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $80,000 | $702 | $58 |
| $120,000 | $1,052 | $88 |
| $160,000 | $1,403 | $117 |
| $240,000 | $2,105 | $175 |
| $320,000 | $2,806 | $234 |
Hinds County against Mississippi and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinds County | 0.88% | $1,403 | $159,900 | $49,402 |
| Mississippi | 0.72% | $1,215 | $169,800 | $56,447 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Hinds County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Hinds County?
The effective rate is 0.88%: a median $1,403 a year on a median $159,900 home. That's the 2nd highest of the 13 Mississippi counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Hinds County?
About $3,508 a year, $292 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Hinds County compare with the rest of Mississippi?
Its rate is above the state's 0.72%. Across Mississippi, covered counties range from 0.55% to 0.92%.
How do I lower my Hinds County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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