Barbour County Property Tax Rate

West Virginia

0.43%effective rate

Barbour County, West Virginia has an effective property tax rate of 0.43%, which is 53% lower than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $131,900, homeowners pay approximately $562 per year in property taxes. Barbour County ranks #43 out of 55 counties in West Virginia for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$562

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$131,900

2024 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

1.09%

Median income: $51,394

State Rank📍

#43

of 55 counties in WV

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$644

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$497

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Barbour County pay on average $147 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Barbour County Compares

Barbour County
0.43%
West Virginia Average
0.53%
National Average
0.92%

Top Counties in West Virginia

Boone
0.67%
McDowell
0.67%
Wetzel
0.67%
Ritchie
0.66%
Kanawha
0.65%
Fayette
0.64%
Hancock
0.63%
Cabell
0.60%

West Virginia Property Tax Exemptions

Available to Barbour County homeowners

General Homestead

$20,000 off assessed value

Primary residence owners who are West Virginia residents

Over 65/Disabled

Same $20,000 homestead exemption applies to all qualifying homeowners regardless of age

Homeowners age 65+ or permanently disabled

Disabled Veteran

100% exemption for totally disabled veterans

Veterans with 100% permanent service-connected disability

Property Tax Calculator

Estimate your annual property tax in Barbour County

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$50k$2M

Estimated Annual Property Tax

$1,290

$108/month · Rate: 0.43%

Quick Facts

Population15,424
Owner-Occupied67.6%
National Rank#2864 of 3,135
Median Income$51,394

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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.