Scott County Property Tax Rate

Mississippi

0.67%effective rate

Scott 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 $106,700, homeowners pay approximately $710 per year in property taxes. Scott County ranks #49 out of 81 counties in Mississippi for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$710

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$106,700

2024 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

1.46%

Median income: $48,786

State Rank📍

#49

of 81 counties in MS

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$941

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$465

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Scott County pay on average $476 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Scott County Compares

Scott 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 Scott 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 Scott County

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$50k$2M

Estimated Annual Property Tax

$2,010

$168/month · Rate: 0.67%

Quick Facts

Population27,718
Owner-Occupied60.2%
National Rank#1991 of 3,135
Median Income$48,786

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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.