Property Tax in Tunica County
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Tunica County's rates are exceptionally low
Tunica County's 0.440% effective rate ranks among the lowest in the nation, placing it in the bottom 15% of all U.S. counties for property tax burden. The $679 median tax is just 25% of the national median of $2,690, even though homes are valued 45% below the U.S. median.
Lowest rate among Mississippi counties
Tunica County's 0.440% rate is Mississippi's lowest among counties reported here, running 41% below the state average of 0.743%. The $679 median tax is 27% below Mississippi's state median of $931.
Hands down the lowest in the region
Tunica County's 0.440% rate is the lowest among all eight counties, beating Smith County (0.457%) and Tallahatchie (0.602%) by a wide margin. This exceptional tax advantage combines ultra-low rates with moderate home values for unmatched affordability.
What $679 costs Tunica homeowners
On the median home valued at $154,500, Tunica County homeowners pay roughly $679 annually—about $57 monthly. Interestingly, with a mortgage the figure rises to $1,116 due to mortgage company impound accounts, though taxes themselves remain low.
Even low rates warrant review
Despite Tunica County's rock-bottom effective rate, homeowners should still verify their assessment matches current market value. A successful appeal in Tunica's low-rate environment may yield smaller dollar savings but still improves your financial picture.