Pike County property tax
Homeowners in Pike County, Mississippi typically pay about 0.88% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $975 on a median home value of $110,800.
Typical effective rate
0.88%
higher than 44% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$975
per year
Median home value
$110,800
In MS
#14
of 81 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.88% — 6% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 23% higher than the Mississippi median of 0.72%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $1,269 for mortgaged homes, $732 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 14th highest effective rate of 81 ranked Mississippi counties; nationally it sits around the 56th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Pike County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.88%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Pike County, MS?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Pike County is 0.88% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($975) divided by the median home value ($110,800) 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 Pike County?
The median owner-occupied home in Pike County is valued at $110,800, and the median real estate tax paid is $975 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $1,269, versus $732 for homes without one.
How does Pike County compare to the rest of Mississippi?
Pike County's effective rate is 23% higher than the Mississippi median, ranking 14th of 81 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Mississippi counties
Counties ranked closest to Pike County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Mississippi counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Adams County | 0.90% | $974 |
| 12 | Neshoba County | 0.89% | $893 |
| 13 | Jefferson Davis County | 0.89% | $800 |
| 15 | Sharkey County | 0.88% | $861 |
| 16 | Hinds County | 0.88% | $1,403 |
| 17 | Jefferson County | 0.86% | $698 |
Official data & resources for Pike County
- Pike County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Pike County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Pike 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.