Property Tax in Morgan County
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Morgan County taxes far below national average
Morgan County's effective tax rate of 0.513% sits well below the national median of 0.62%, placing it in roughly the bottom third nationally. The median property tax here is $1,145 annually—less than half the national median of $2,690—reflecting both lower home values and more favorable rates.
Slightly above average for West Virginia
Morgan County's effective rate of 0.513% edges above West Virginia's state average of 0.497%, ranking it in the middle of the state's 55 counties. Median taxes of $1,145 exceed the state median of $699, driven partly by higher median home values of $223,100 compared to the statewide typical.
Among the highest-taxed in the region
Morgan County's 0.513% rate sits higher than neighboring Pendleton County (0.338%) and Pocahontas County (0.315%), but lower than Ohio County's 0.587%. Its median tax bill of $1,145 is notably steeper than Preston County ($747) to the south, reflecting a more aggressive local tax posture.
Typical home costs $1,145 per year
On Morgan County's median home value of $223,100, the effective tax rate of 0.513% translates to an estimated annual property tax of $1,145. Homeowners with mortgages typically pay slightly more ($1,184), while those owning outright pay $1,084.
Many Morgan County homes may be overassessed
If you believe your home's assessed value doesn't match its true market value, you have the right to file a tax assessment appeal with Morgan County. Overassessed properties are common, and successful appeals can lower your tax burden—potentially saving hundreds annually.