Homeowners in Sand Rock, Alabama paid a median $695 a year in property tax on a median home worth $218,800, an effective rate of about 0.32% (Census 2020–2024).
0.38%Cherokee County overall
Sand Rock vs county, state and US
Effective rate
Median tax paid per year
Tax on a home in Sand Rock
At the local 0.32% effective rate
| Home value | Estimated yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $476 | $40 |
| $250,000 | $794 | $66 |
| $350,000 | $1,112 | $93 |
| $500,000 | $1,588 | $132 |
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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 Alabama
Largest by population (Census ACS 2020–2024). Property tax for each:
- Huntsville pop. 222,791
- Mobile pop. 203,416
- Birmingham pop. 198,173
- Montgomery pop. 197,494
- Tuscaloosa pop. 111,038
- Hoover pop. 92,642
- Auburn pop. 80,594
- Dothan pop. 71,514
- Madison pop. 60,106
- Decatur pop. 57,361
- Jefferson County pop. 667,755
- Mobile County pop. 412,590
- Madison County pop. 405,718
- Baldwin County pop. 246,989
- Tuscaloosa County pop. 237,552
- Shelby County pop. 230,211
- Montgomery County pop. 226,718
- Lee County pop. 181,134
- Morgan County pop. 124,471
- Calhoun County pop. 116,090
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Sand Rock, Alabama?
Homeowners in Sand Rock, Alabama paid a median $695 a year in property tax on a median home worth $218,800, an effective rate of about 0.32% (Census 2020–2024).
How much is property tax on a $250,000 home in Sand Rock?
About $794 a year at the 0.32% median effective rate. Exemptions such as homestead can lower it.
Is property tax in Sand Rock higher than the rest of Alabama?
Sand Rock ranks #97 lowest of 251 Alabama places we track. The statewide effective rate is 0.38%. Cherokee County overall is 0.38%.