Homeowners in Lauderdale County, Mississippi paid a median $1,228 a year in property tax on a median home worth $133,300, an effective rate of about 0.92% (Census 2020–2024).
0.72%Mississippi statewide · US 0.94%
How Lauderdale County compares
Effective rate (median tax ÷ median value)
Median tax paid per year
Tax on a home here
At the local 0.92% effective rate
| Home value | Estimated yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $1,382 | $115 |
| $250,000 | $2,303 | $192 |
| $350,000 | $3,224 | $269 |
| $500,000 | $4,606 | $384 |
Cities and towns in Lauderdale County
| Place | Median tax | Median value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian | $1,332 | $107,900 | 1.23% |
| Collinsville | $1,349 | $170,800 | 0.79% |
| Nellieburg | $1,167 | $137,500 | 0.85% |
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Related
- Mississippi property tax by countyall counties ranked
- Sunflower County, MS0.93% effective
- Adams County, MS0.90% effective
- Neshoba County, MS0.89% effective
- Jefferson Davis County, MS0.89% effective
- Noxubee County, MS0.96% effective
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
- Jones County pop. 66,472
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Lauderdale County, Mississippi?
Homeowners in Lauderdale County, Mississippi paid a median $1,228 a year in property tax on a median home worth $133,300, an effective rate of about 0.92% (Census 2020–2024).
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Lauderdale County?
About $2,764 a year ($230 a month) at the 0.92% median effective rate. Your bill depends on assessed value and exemptions.
Is Lauderdale County property tax high?
It ranks #73 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 Lauderdale County?
Bills are issued and collected by the Lauderdale County treasurer or tax collector, based on values set by the county assessor.