Property Tax by County in West Virginia (2026)
Compare effective property tax rates, median home values, and annual tax bills for every county in West Virginia.
Last reviewed:
State Avg Rate
0.50%
effective rate
Counties
55
in dataset
Highest Rate
0.68%
Kanawha
Lowest Rate
0.30%
Summers
All Counties in West Virginia
| County | Effective Rate | Median Home | Avg Annual Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbour County | 0.43% | $126K | $538 |
| Berkeley County | 0.55% | $248K | $1,353 |
| Boone County | 0.65% | $90K | $587 |
| Braxton County | 0.45% | $106K | $479 |
| Brooke County | 0.54% | $128K | $690 |
| Cabell County | 0.63% | $156K | $989 |
| Calhoun County | 0.40% | $111K | $441 |
| Clay County | 0.34% | $107K | $369 |
| Doddridge County | 0.47% | $160K | $752 |
| Fayette County | 0.66% | $104K | $690 |
| Gilmer County | 0.51% | $83K | $422 |
| Grant County | 0.33% | $168K | $555 |
| Greenbrier County | 0.47% | $136K | $640 |
| Hampshire County | 0.36% | $205K | $745 |
| Hancock County | 0.63% | $120K | $752 |
| Hardy County | 0.37% | $160K | $586 |
| Harrison County | 0.55% | $158K | $872 |
| Jackson County | 0.56% | $155K | $871 |
| Jefferson County | 0.55% | $324K | $1,796 |
| Kanawha County | 0.68% | $135K | $922 |
| Lewis County | 0.47% | $136K | $639 |
| Lincoln County | 0.48% | $103K | $494 |
| Logan County | 0.58% | $102K | $591 |
| Marion County | 0.60% | $164K | $989 |
| Marshall County | 0.46% | $140K | $637 |
| Mason County | 0.54% | $127K | $682 |
| McDowell County | 0.57% | $49K | $278 |
| Mercer County | 0.50% | $119K | $589 |
| Mineral County | 0.46% | $180K | $838 |
| Mingo County | 0.44% | $86K | $374 |
| Monongalia County | 0.48% | $254K | $1,232 |
| Monroe County | 0.48% | $146K | $698 |
| Morgan County | 0.51% | $223K | $1,145 |
| Nicholas County | 0.48% | $114K | $550 |
| Ohio County | 0.59% | $165K | $970 |
| Pendleton County | 0.34% | $179K | $603 |
| Pleasants County | 0.58% | $129K | $752 |
| Pocahontas County | 0.31% | $139K | $439 |
| Preston County | 0.47% | $158K | $747 |
| Putnam County | 0.58% | $214K | $1,235 |
| Raleigh County | 0.51% | $143K | $733 |
| Randolph County | 0.39% | $138K | $539 |
| Ritchie County | 0.65% | $108K | $700 |
| Roane County | 0.44% | $121K | $538 |
| Summers County | 0.30% | $126K | $384 |
| Taylor County | 0.53% | $144K | $759 |
| Tucker County | 0.35% | $145K | $511 |
| Tyler County | 0.56% | $112K | $631 |
| Upshur County | 0.44% | $161K | $700 |
| Wayne County | 0.47% | $125K | $589 |
| Webster County | 0.39% | $78K | $303 |
| Wetzel County | 0.65% | $103K | $664 |
| Wirt County | 0.53% | $113K | $602 |
| Wood County | 0.61% | $154K | $943 |
| Wyoming County | 0.44% | $78K | $344 |
Data: Effective rates are based on 2023 ACS 5-year estimates (median annual tax ÷ median home value). Rates reflect all local levies. Individual bills depend on assessed value, exemptions, and millage rates. Rates are color-coded vs. the West Virginia average of 0.50% — red = above, green = below.