McDowell County property tax
Homeowners in McDowell County, West Virginia typically pay about 0.67% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $337 on a median home value of $50,000.
Typical effective rate
0.67%
higher than 63% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$337
per year
Median home value
$50,000
In WV
#1
of 55 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.67% — 28% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 27% higher than the West Virginia median of 0.53%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $586 for mortgaged homes, $309 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 1st highest effective rate of 55 ranked West Virginia counties; nationally it sits around the 37th percentile.
Estimate a bill for McDowell County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.67%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in McDowell County, WV?
The typical effective property-tax rate in McDowell County is 0.67% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($337) divided by the median home value ($50,000) 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 McDowell County?
The median owner-occupied home in McDowell County is valued at $50,000, and the median real estate tax paid is $337 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $586, versus $309 for homes without one.
How does McDowell County compare to the rest of West Virginia?
McDowell County's effective rate is 27% higher than the West Virginia median, ranking 1st of 55 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby West Virginia counties
Counties ranked closest to McDowell County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all West Virginia counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Wetzel County | 0.67% | $721 |
| 3 | Boone County | 0.67% | $620 |
| 4 | Ritchie County | 0.66% | $763 |
| 5 | Kanawha County | 0.65% | $964 |
| 6 | Fayette County | 0.64% | $676 |
| 7 | Hancock County | 0.63% | $826 |
Official data & resources for McDowell County
- McDowell County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for McDowell County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for McDowell 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.