In Liberty County, Montana the effective property tax rate is 1.03%. The median homeowner pays $1,204 a year in real estate taxes on a home with a median value of $116,800. That rate is the 9th highest of the 56 Montana counties with published data, and the 1114th highest of 3,132 counties in the United States.
Property tax in Liberty County
The effective rate is the median real estate tax paid divided by the median home value. The Montana statewide average is 0.75%, so Liberty County is above it. Applying this county's rate to other home prices gives a rough idea of the yearly bill; actual bills depend on the school district, exemptions and the assessed value.
| Home value | Estimated tax per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $116,800 (county median) | $1,200 | $100 |
| $200,000 | $2,060 | $172 |
| $300,000 | $3,090 | $258 |
| $400,000 | $4,120 | $343 |
| $500,000 | $5,150 | $429 |
Home values and incomes
The median home value is $116,800 (54th highest in Montana, 2581st highest nationally) and the median household income is $53,264. Homes cost about 2.2 times a typical household's yearly income. Median gross rent is $668 a month. 64.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,600 a year for insurance. For comparison, the Montana statewide median home value is $467,275.
Counties near Liberty County in the Montana property tax ranking
| County | Effective rate | Median home value |
|---|---|---|
| Valley County | 1.10% | $198,600 |
| Hill County | 1.08% | $187,600 |
| Silver Bow County | 1.05% | $223,500 |
| Liberty County | 1.03% | $116,800 |
| Big Horn County | 1.00% | $148,200 |
| Toole County | 0.96% | $187,400 |
| Cascade County | 0.92% | $243,300 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Liberty County, Montana?
The effective property tax rate is 1.03% of home value per year, the 9th highest of 56 counties in Montana (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates).
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Liberty County?
At the county's effective rate of 1.03%, about $3,090 a year (roughly $258 a month). Your actual bill depends on the assessed value, your school district and exemptions.
What is the median home value in Liberty County?
The median home value is $116,800 (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates, owner-occupied homes).
What is the median household income in Liberty County?
The median household income is $53,264 (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates).