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Big Horn County, Montana: property tax rate, home values and income

Effective property tax rate

1.00%

10th highest of 56 counties in Montana

Median home value

$148,200

51st highest in Montana

Median household income

$56,680

40th highest in Montana

Population

12,963

Census ACS 2023

Sources: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates · Updated 11/03/2026

In Big Horn County, Montana the effective property tax rate is 1.00%. The median homeowner pays $1,482 a year in real estate taxes on a home with a median value of $148,200. That rate is the 10th highest of the 56 Montana counties with published data, and the 1183rd highest of 3,132 counties in the United States.

Property tax in Big Horn 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 Big Horn 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 valueEstimated tax per yearPer month
$148,200 (county median)$1,480$124
$200,000$2,000$167
$300,000$3,000$250
$400,000$4,000$333
$500,000$5,000$417

Home values and incomes

The median home value is $148,200 (51st highest in Montana, 2023rd highest nationally) and the median household income is $56,680. Homes cost about 2.6 times a typical household's yearly income. Median gross rent is $686 a month. 68.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,469 a year for insurance. For comparison, the Montana statewide median home value is $467,275.

Counties near Big Horn County in the Montana property tax ranking

CountyEffective rateMedian home value
Hill County1.08%$187,600
Silver Bow County1.05%$223,500
Liberty County1.03%$116,800
Big Horn County1.00%$148,200
Toole County0.96%$187,400
Cascade County0.92%$243,300
Missoula County0.91%$423,100

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in Big Horn County, Montana?

The effective property tax rate is 1.00% of home value per year, the 10th highest of 56 counties in Montana (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates).

How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Big Horn County?

At the county's effective rate of 1.00%, about $3,000 a year (roughly $250 a month). Your actual bill depends on the assessed value, your school district and exemptions.

What is the median home value in Big Horn County?

The median home value is $148,200 (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates, owner-occupied homes).

What is the median household income in Big Horn County?

The median household income is $56,680 (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates).