Marion County property tax
Homeowners in Marion County, Mississippi typically pay about 0.75% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $922 on a median home value of $122,800.
Typical effective rate
0.75%
higher than 55% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$922
per year
Median home value
$122,800
In MS
#25
of 81 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.75% — 20% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 5% higher than the Mississippi median of 0.72%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $1,177 for mortgaged homes, $737 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 25th highest effective rate of 81 ranked Mississippi counties; nationally it sits around the 45th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Marion County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.75%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Marion County, MS?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Marion County is 0.75% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($922) divided by the median home value ($122,800) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Marion County?
The median owner-occupied home in Marion County is valued at $122,800, and the median real estate tax paid is $922 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $1,177, versus $737 for homes without one.
How does Marion County compare to the rest of Mississippi?
Marion County's effective rate is 5% higher than the Mississippi median, ranking 25th of 81 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Mississippi counties
Counties ranked closest to Marion County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Mississippi counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Warren County | 0.80% | $1,244 |
| 23 | Yazoo County | 0.78% | $1,197 |
| 24 | Tippah County | 0.77% | $956 |
| 26 | Jones County | 0.74% | $1,053 |
| 27 | Newton County | 0.73% | $778 |
| 28 | Bolivar County | 0.73% | $950 |
Official data & resources for Marion County
- Marion County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Marion County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Marion County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.