Hinds County property tax
Homeowners in Hinds County, Mississippi typically pay about 0.88% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $1,403 on a median home value of $159,900.
Typical effective rate
0.88%
higher than 45% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$1,403
per year
Median home value
$159,900
In MS
#16
of 81 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.88% — 6% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 23% higher than the Mississippi median of 0.72%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $1,639 for mortgaged homes, $1,069 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 16th highest effective rate of 81 ranked Mississippi counties; nationally it sits around the 55th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Hinds County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.88%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Hinds County, MS?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Hinds County is 0.88% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($1,403) divided by the median home value ($159,900) 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 Hinds County?
The median owner-occupied home in Hinds County is valued at $159,900, and the median real estate tax paid is $1,403 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $1,639, versus $1,069 for homes without one.
How does Hinds County compare to the rest of Mississippi?
Hinds County's effective rate is 23% higher than the Mississippi median, ranking 16th of 81 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Mississippi counties
Counties ranked closest to Hinds County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Mississippi counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Jefferson Davis County | 0.89% | $800 |
| 14 | Pike County | 0.88% | $975 |
| 15 | Sharkey County | 0.88% | $861 |
| 17 | Jefferson County | 0.86% | $698 |
| 18 | Holmes County | 0.86% | $690 |
| 19 | Washington County | 0.86% | $891 |
Official data & resources for Hinds County
- Hinds County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Hinds County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Hinds 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.