What is the property tax rate in Hancock County, Mississippi?

Hancock County has an effective property tax rate of 0.71%. On a home valued at $224,200, homeowners pay approximately $1,583 per year in property taxes.

How much is the average property tax in Hancock County?

The median annual property tax payment in Hancock County is $1,583. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,851, while those without a mortgage pay $1,315.

How does Hancock County compare to other counties in Mississippi?

Hancock County ranks #35 out of 81 counties in Mississippi for property tax rates. The county's effective rate of 0.71% is 1% lower than the Mississippi average of 0.72%.

Hancock County Property Tax Rate

Mississippi

0.71%effective rate

Hancock County, Mississippi has an effective property tax rate of 0.71%, which is 23% lower than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $224,200, homeowners pay approximately $1,583 per year in property taxes. Hancock County ranks #35 out of 81 counties in Mississippi for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$1,583

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$224,200

2024 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

2.34%

Median income: $67,708

State Rank📍

#35

of 81 counties in MS

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$1,851

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$1,315

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Hancock County pay on average $536 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Hancock County Compares

Hancock County

0.71%

Mississippi Average

0.72%

National Average

0.92%

Top Counties in Mississippi

Coahoma

1.12%

Quitman

1.06%

Grenada

1.02%

Leflore

1.02%

Montgomery

1.00%

Wilkinson

0.99%

Humphreys

0.98%

Noxubee

0.96%

Mississippi Property Tax Exemptions

Available to Hancock County homeowners

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General Homestead

First $7,500 of assessed value (approximately $75,000 market value)

Primary residence owners

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Over 65/Disabled

First $7,500 of assessed value (same homestead applies; fully disabled may receive 100% exemption)

Homeowners age 65+ or totally disabled

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Disabled Veteran

100% exemption for totally disabled veterans

Veterans with 100% service-connected disability

Property Tax Calculator

Estimate your annual property tax in Hancock County

Home Value

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Apply homestead exemption ($100,000 school tax reduction)

Estimated Annual Property Tax

$2,130

$178/month · Rate: 0.71%

Quick Facts

Population46,167

Owner-Occupied67.6%

National Rank#1850 of 3,135

Median Income$67,708

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value. Actual property tax rates may vary based on local taxing jurisdictions, exemptions, and assessment practices. This information is for general reference only and should not be used as a substitute for professional tax advice.