Lawrence County Property Tax Rate

Mississippi

0.67%effective rate

Lawrence County, Mississippi has an effective property tax rate of 0.67%, which is 27% lower than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $100,000, homeowners pay approximately $674 per year in property taxes. Lawrence County ranks #47 out of 81 counties in Mississippi for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$674

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$100,000

2024 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

1.55%

Median income: $43,531

State Rank📍

#47

of 81 counties in MS

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$810

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$578

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Lawrence County pay on average $232 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Lawrence County Compares

Lawrence County
0.67%
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 Lawrence County homeowners

General Homestead

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

Primary residence owners

Over 65/Disabled

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

Homeowners age 65+ or totally disabled

Disabled Veteran

100% exemption for totally disabled veterans

Veterans with 100% service-connected disability

Property Tax Calculator

Estimate your annual property tax in Lawrence County

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$50k$2M

Estimated Annual Property Tax

$2,010

$168/month · Rate: 0.67%

Quick Facts

Population11,786
Owner-Occupied63.6%
National Rank#1989 of 3,135
Median Income$43,531

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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.