Kettle Falls, Washington property tax

Median property tax, home value and effective rate (Census 2020โ€“2024)

Updated Oct 17, 2026, 1:57 AM ET
Effective property tax rate
0.59%

Homeowners in Kettle Falls, Washington paid a median $1,485 a year in property tax on a median home worth $250,000, an effective rate of about 0.59% (Census 2020โ€“2024).

Census ACS 2020โ€“2024 5-year medians

#30 lowest of 397Washington places we cover

0.59%Stevens County overall
Median tax paid
$1,485
per year, 2020โ€“24
Median home value
$250,000
owner-occupied
Effective rate
0.59%
tax รท value
Tax vs. income
3.1%
of $48,682 median household income
Owner costs
$1,313/mo
median with a mortgage, incl. tax & insurance

Kettle Falls vs county, state and US

Effective rate

Kettle Falls0.59%
Stevens County0.59%
Washington0.81%
United States0.94%

Median tax paid per year

Kettle Falls$1,485
Stevens County$2,065
Washington$4,556
United States$3,119

Tax on a home in Kettle Falls

At the local 0.59% effective rate

Home valueEstimated yearly taxPer month
$150,000$891$74
$250,000$1,485$124
$350,000$2,079$173
$500,000$2,970$248

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020โ€“2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020โ€“2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax รท 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 Kettle Falls, Washington?

Homeowners in Kettle Falls, Washington paid a median $1,485 a year in property tax on a median home worth $250,000, an effective rate of about 0.59% (Census 2020โ€“2024).

How much is property tax on a $250,000 home in Kettle Falls?

About $1,485 a year at the 0.59% median effective rate. Exemptions such as homestead can lower it.

Is property tax in Kettle Falls higher than the rest of Washington?

Kettle Falls ranks #30 lowest of 397 Washington places we track. The statewide effective rate is 0.81%. Stevens County overall is 0.59%.