Rankin County, MS Property Tax Calculator
Rankin County homeowners pay a median $1,428 a year in property tax, 0.60% of a median $237,400 home: below Mississippi's 0.72% and the national 0.94%.
Property tax in Rankin County by home value, at 0.60%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $1,204 | $100 |
| $300,000 | $1,806 | $151 |
| $400,000 | $2,408 | $201 |
| $500,000 | $3,010 | $251 |
| $750,000 | $4,515 | $376 |
| $1,000,000 | $6,020 | $502 |
Rankin County against Mississippi and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rankin County | 0.60% | $1,428 | $237,400 | $79,357 |
| 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 Rankin 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.
What it assumes
- Cities, school districts and special districts within the county levy different rates, so bills vary within it.
- Survey figures cover 2020 to 2024 and lag recent reassessments.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Rankin County?
The effective rate is 0.60%: a median $1,428 a year on a median $237,400 home. That's the 11th highest of the 13 Mississippi counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Rankin County?
About $2,408 a year, $201 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Rankin 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 Rankin 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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