Wilkes County property tax
Homeowners in Wilkes County, North Carolina typically pay about 0.59% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $1,002 on a median home value of $168,800.
Typical effective rate
0.59%
higher than 73% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$1,002
per year
Median home value
$168,800
In NC
#67
of 100 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.59% — 37% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 10% lower than the North Carolina median of 0.66%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $1,116 for mortgaged homes, $921 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 67th highest effective rate of 100 ranked North Carolina counties; nationally it sits around the 27th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Wilkes County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.59%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Wilkes County, NC?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Wilkes County is 0.59% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($1,002) divided by the median home value ($168,800) 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 Wilkes County?
The median owner-occupied home in Wilkes County is valued at $168,800, and the median real estate tax paid is $1,002 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $1,116, versus $921 for homes without one.
How does Wilkes County compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Wilkes County's effective rate is 10% lower than the North Carolina median, ranking 67th of 100 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby North Carolina counties
Counties ranked closest to Wilkes County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all North Carolina counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 | Stokes County | 0.60% | $1,179 |
| 65 | Alexander County | 0.60% | $1,269 |
| 66 | Caldwell County | 0.60% | $1,150 |
| 68 | Perquimans County | 0.59% | $1,375 |
| 69 | Rutherford County | 0.58% | $1,178 |
| 70 | Catawba County | 0.58% | $1,407 |
Official data & resources for Wilkes County
- Wilkes County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Wilkes County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Wilkes 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.