Yazoo County Property Tax Rate

Mississippi

0.78%effective rate

Yazoo County, Mississippi has an effective property tax rate of 0.78%, which is 15% lower than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $153,800, homeowners pay approximately $1,197 per year in property taxes. Yazoo County ranks #23 out of 81 counties in Mississippi for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$1,197

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$153,800

2024 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

3.05%

Median income: $39,295

State Rank📍

#23

of 81 counties in MS

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$1,336

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$882

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Yazoo County pay on average $454 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Yazoo County Compares

Yazoo County
0.78%
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 Yazoo 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 Yazoo County

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$50k$2M

Estimated Annual Property Tax

$2,340

$195/month · Rate: 0.78%

Quick Facts

Population24,835
Owner-Occupied46.2%
National Rank#1645 of 3,135
Median Income$39,295

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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.