Jackson County Property Tax Calculator
Locality estimate page for Jackson County, Mississippi. Use this county/locality rate for faster screening, then confirm parcel-specific details with your local tax authority.
County/Locality Effective Rate
0.71%
State Effective Rate
0.58%
Sample Annual Tax Difference
$553
Median Home Value (ACS)
$193,100
Median Annual Tax Bill (ACS)
$1,366
Owner-Occupied Households
41,889
The typical owner-occupied home in Jackson County is valued at $193,100 with a median real estate tax bill of $1,366 per year — an effective rate of 0.71%. Both figures come from the same ACS release, so the ratio is an estimate rather than an aggregate of individual bills.
State Mortgage Context: Mississippi
Most counties in this state follow the standard FHA floor framework.
State Effective Tax Rate
0.58%
FHA 1-Unit Floor
$541,287
FHA 1-Unit Ceiling
$1,249,125
In Jackson County, Mississippi, the current county-level estimate is 0.71%, or approximately $2,840 annually on a $400,000 home.
How to Use This County Estimate
Step 1
Enter your property value and assessment assumptions.
Step 2
Apply exemptions that may reduce taxable value.
Step 3
Compare county/locality estimate against statewide fallback.
Jackson County Property Tax Snapshot
Estimated effective rate: 0.71% · vs Mississippi: 0.58% · vs national benchmark: 0.90%
| Home value | Estimated annual tax | Estimated monthly tax |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $1,775 | $148 |
| $400,000 | $2,840 | $237 |
| $500,000 | $3,550 | $296 |
| $750,000 | $5,325 | $444 |
| $1,000,000 | $7,100 | $592 |
Compare Nearby Property Taxes
- Jackson County0.71%
- Madison County0.68%
- Harrison County0.65%
- DeSoto County0.60%
- Rankin County0.60%
- Hinds County0.88%
Source Transparency
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (B25103 / B25077)
View sourceLast updated: August 2026
Estimates only. Confirm parcel-specific amounts with the official local taxing authority.
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