Homeowners in Greene County, Mississippi paid a median $791 a year in property tax on a median home worth $92,700, an effective rate of about 0.85% (Census 2020–2024).
0.72%Mississippi statewide · US 0.94%
How Greene County compares
Effective rate (median tax ÷ median value)
Median tax paid per year
Tax on a home here
At the local 0.85% effective rate
| Home value | Estimated yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $1,280 | $107 |
| $250,000 | $2,133 | $178 |
| $350,000 | $2,987 | $249 |
| $500,000 | $4,266 | $356 |
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Related
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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.
Major Cities & Counties in Mississippi
Largest by population (Census ACS 2020–2024). Property tax for each:
- Jackson pop. 146,631
- Gulfport pop. 73,003
- Southaven pop. 56,226
- Biloxi pop. 48,861
- Hattiesburg pop. 48,619
- Olive Branch pop. 47,019
- Tupelo pop. 37,791
- Meridian pop. 34,137
- Greenville pop. 28,166
- Madison pop. 27,946
- Hinds County pop. 218,533
- Harrison County pop. 210,891
- DeSoto County pop. 191,301
- Rankin County pop. 158,854
- Jackson County pop. 145,249
- Madison County pop. 111,647
- Lee County pop. 83,034
- Forrest County pop. 78,272
- Lauderdale County pop. 71,504
- Jones County pop. 66,472
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Greene County, Mississippi?
Homeowners in Greene County, Mississippi paid a median $791 a year in property tax on a median home worth $92,700, an effective rate of about 0.85% (Census 2020–2024).
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Greene County?
About $2,560 a year ($213 a month) at the 0.85% median effective rate. Your bill depends on assessed value and exemptions.
Is Greene County property tax high?
It ranks #63 lowest of 82 Mississippi counties. The state median effective rate is 0.72% and the US rate is 0.94%.
Where do I pay property tax in Greene County?
Bills are issued and collected by the Greene County treasurer or tax collector, based on values set by the county assessor.