Gratiot County property tax
Homeowners in Gratiot County, Michigan typically pay about 1.24% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $1,826 on a median home value of $147,500.
Typical effective rate
1.24%
higher than 22% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$1,826
per year
Median home value
$147,500
In MI
#21
of 83 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 1.24% — 32% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 1% lower than the Michigan median of 1.25%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $1,868 for mortgaged homes, $1,764 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 21st highest effective rate of 83 ranked Michigan counties; nationally it sits around the 78th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Gratiot County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (1.24%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Gratiot County, MI?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Gratiot County is 1.24% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($1,826) divided by the median home value ($147,500) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Gratiot County?
The median owner-occupied home in Gratiot County is valued at $147,500, and the median real estate tax paid is $1,826 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $1,868, versus $1,764 for homes without one.
How does Gratiot County compare to the rest of Michigan?
Gratiot County's effective rate is 1% lower than the Michigan median, ranking 21st of 83 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Michigan counties
Counties ranked closest to Gratiot County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Michigan counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Dickinson County | 1.27% | $1,940 |
| 19 | Chippewa County | 1.26% | $2,038 |
| 20 | Jackson County | 1.26% | $2,432 |
| 22 | Van Buren County | 1.23% | $2,536 |
| 23 | Clinton County | 1.23% | $3,185 |
| 24 | Baraga County | 1.22% | $1,679 |
Official data & resources for Gratiot County
- Gratiot County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Gratiot County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Gratiot County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.