Jackson County Property Tax Rate

North Carolina

0.34%effective rate

Jackson County, North Carolina has an effective property tax rate of 0.34%, which is 63% lower than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $284,700, homeowners pay approximately $976 per year in property taxes. Jackson County ranks #100 out of 100 counties in North Carolina for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$976

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$284,700

2024 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

1.75%

Median income: $55,815

State Rank📍

#100

of 100 counties in NC

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$1,017

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$925

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Jackson County pay on average $92 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Jackson County Compares

Jackson County
0.34%
North Carolina Average
0.66%
National Average
0.92%

Top Counties in North Carolina

Halifax
1.15%
Northampton
1.08%
Martin
1.06%
Edgecombe
1.04%
Washington
0.99%
Hertford
0.98%
Cumberland
0.93%
Scotland
0.93%

North Carolina Property Tax Exemptions

Available to Jackson County homeowners

Elderly/Disabled Exclusion

$29,500 or 50% of assessed value, whichever is greater

Homeowners age 65+ or totally/permanently disabled with income not exceeding $36,700 (adjusted periodically)

Disabled Veteran

First $45,000 of assessed value

Veterans with 100% permanent and total service-connected disability; surviving spouses may also qualify

Circuit Breaker Tax Deferment

Taxes limited to 4% or 5% of income; excess taxes deferred as lien

Homeowners age 65+ or totally disabled with income under $36,700

Property Tax Calculator

Estimate your annual property tax in Jackson County

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$1,020

$85/month · Rate: 0.34%

Quick Facts

Population43,771
Owner-Occupied40.3%
National Rank#3016 of 3,135
Median Income$55,815

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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.