Union County Property Tax Rate

Mississippi

0.56%effective rate

Union County, Mississippi has an effective property tax rate of 0.56%, which is 39% lower than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $163,400, homeowners pay approximately $918 per year in property taxes. Union County ranks #73 out of 81 counties in Mississippi for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$918

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$163,400

2024 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

1.65%

Median income: $55,505

State Rank📍

#73

of 81 counties in MS

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$1,139

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$607

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Union County pay on average $532 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Union County Compares

Union County
0.56%
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 Union 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 Union County

$
$50k$2M

Estimated Annual Property Tax

$1,680

$140/month · Rate: 0.56%

Quick Facts

Population28,122
Owner-Occupied60%
National Rank#2406 of 3,135
Median Income$55,505

Think your property tax is too high?

Homeowners save an average of $1,148/year by appealing their assessment.

Learn How to Appeal →

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.