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Jackson County, MS Property Tax Calculator
Jackson County homeowners pay a median $1,366 a year in property tax, 0.71% of a median $193,100 home: below Mississippi's 0.72% and the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Jackson County by home value, at 0.71%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $100,000 | $707 | $59 |
| $140,000 | $990 | $82 |
| $190,000 | $1,343 | $112 |
| $290,000 | $2,050 | $171 |
| $390,000 | $2,757 | $230 |
Jackson County against Mississippi and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson County | 0.71% | $1,366 | $193,100 | $66,201 |
| 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 Jackson 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 Jackson County?
The effective rate is 0.71%: a median $1,366 a year on a median $193,100 home. That's the 4th highest of the 13 Mississippi counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Jackson County?
About $2,828 a year, $236 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Jackson County compare with the rest of Mississippi?
Its rate is below the state's 0.72%. Across Mississippi, covered counties range from 0.55% to 0.92%.
How do I lower my Jackson 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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