Property Tax in Lincoln County
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Lincoln County offers low national tax burden
Lincoln County's effective tax rate of 0.717% is roughly one-third the national median of 2.1%, placing residents among the lowest-taxed in America. At $945 annually, the median property tax bill remains well below the national median of $2,690.
Lincoln ranks below Mississippi average
Lincoln County's 0.717% effective rate falls slightly below Mississippi's 0.743% average, making it a relatively affordable county for property owners within the state. The median tax of $945 closely tracks the statewide median of $931.
Lincoln holds lowest rate in region
At 0.717%, Lincoln County ties with Lee County for the region's lowest effective property tax rate, slightly outpacing Lowndes (0.640%) and trailing Marion (0.744%). This consistency across the region's core counties suggests stable, affordable tax environments.
Median tax totals $945 per year
On a median Lincoln County home worth $131,800, homeowners owe approximately $945 in annual property tax. With a mortgage, the figure rises to $1,221; without, it drops to $818.
Still worth checking your assessment
Even in lower-tax counties, assessments sometimes overvalue properties and can be challenged. Filing an appeal with Lincoln County's assessor costs nothing and could identify hundreds in annual savings.