Cabell County, West Virginia property tax

Median property tax, home value and effective rate (Census 2020–2024)

Updated Oct 17, 2026, 1:57 AM ET
Effective property tax rate
0.60%

Homeowners in Cabell County, West Virginia paid a median $992 a year in property tax on a median home worth $164,400, an effective rate of about 0.60% (Census 2020–2024).

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year medians

#48 lowest of 55West Virginia counties by effective rate

0.53%West Virginia statewide · US 0.94%
Median tax paid
$992
per year, 2020–24
Median home value
$164,400
owner-occupied
Effective rate
0.60%
tax ÷ value
Tax vs. income
1.8%
of $55,832 median household income
Owner costs
$1,240/mo
median with a mortgage, incl. tax & insurance

How Cabell County compares

Effective rate (median tax ÷ median value)

Cabell County0.60%
West Virginia0.53%
United States0.94%

Median tax paid per year

Cabell County$992
West Virginia$865
United States$3,119

Tax on a home here

At the local 0.60% effective rate

Home valueEstimated yearly taxPer month
$150,000$905$75
$250,000$1,509$126
$350,000$2,112$176
$500,000$3,017$251

Cities and towns in Cabell County

PlaceMedian taxMedian valueRate
Huntington$909$127,2000.71%
Pea Ridge$1,236$188,5000.66%
Barboursville$1,141$197,7000.58%

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020–2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax ÷ median home value. Actual bills depend on assessed value, exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran) and local levies. Check with your county assessor or treasurer. Not tax advice.

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in Cabell County, West Virginia?

Homeowners in Cabell County, West Virginia paid a median $992 a year in property tax on a median home worth $164,400, an effective rate of about 0.60% (Census 2020–2024).

How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Cabell County?

About $1,810 a year ($151 a month) at the 0.60% median effective rate. Your bill depends on assessed value and exemptions.

Is Cabell County property tax high?

It ranks #48 lowest of 55 West Virginia counties. The state median effective rate is 0.53% and the US rate is 0.94%.

Where do I pay property tax in Cabell County?

Bills are issued and collected by the Cabell County treasurer or tax collector, based on values set by the county assessor.