Mineral County Property Tax Rate

West Virginia

0.45%effective rate

Mineral County, West Virginia has an effective property tax rate of 0.45%, which is 51% lower than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $180,400, homeowners pay approximately $818 per year in property taxes. Mineral County ranks #39 out of 55 counties in West Virginia for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$818

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$180,400

2024 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

1.18%

Median income: $69,375

State Rank📍

#39

of 55 counties in WV

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$1,034

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$679

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Mineral County pay on average $355 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Mineral County Compares

Mineral County
0.45%
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 Mineral 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 Mineral County

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$50k$2M

Estimated Annual Property Tax

$1,350

$113/month · Rate: 0.45%

Quick Facts

Population26,854
Owner-Occupied72%
National Rank#2809 of 3,135
Median Income$69,375

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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.