Property Tax in Hinds County, Mississippi
The median real estate tax bill in Hinds County, Mississippi is $1,389 per year, and the median home is worth $151,200. Both figures are the US Census Bureau's survey medians for owner-occupied households (US Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, 2023).
What the Hinds County numbers mean
Read the two medians together: $1,389 is the middle tax bill among owner-occupied households in Hinds County, and $151,200 is the middle home value. Neither figure describes a specific property — together they describe the typical homeowner's situation in the county.
The derived effective rate for Hinds County is 0.92% (median tax ÷ median value). Treat it as an estimate for comparison only: it comes from survey medians of different households, not from the county's rate schedule.
Hinds County by the numbers
| Measure | Hinds County | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes paid | $1,389 | $1,189 | $2,969 |
| Median home value | $151,200 | $161,400 | $303,400 |
| Derived effective rate* | 0.92% | 0.74% | 0.98% |
| Median tax per month | $116 | $99 | $247 |
*Estimate derived from Census medians (tax ÷ value), not an official rate.
Hinds County at a glance
- Median tax rank in Mississippi: #7 of 82 counties
- Median home value rank in Mississippi: #20 of 82
- Population rank in Mississippi: #1 of 82 (222,494 residents)
- Population density rank: #3 of 82 (256 people per square mile)
- Land area rank in Mississippi: #3 of 82 (869 sq mi, 1.9% of the combined county land area)
- Median tax as a monthly figure: $116; per $1,000 of home value: $0.92
How Hinds County compares
Set against its state, Hinds County's median bill of $1,389 is about 17% higher than the Mississippi median ($1,189). Against the country as a whole it is about 53% lower than the US median ($2,969). That places the county #7 of 82 Mississippi counties ranked by median taxes paid.
Remember what drives the ranking: bills follow home values as much as rates. Hinds County's median home, at $151,200, ranks #20 by value in Mississippi, while its derived rate of 0.92% compares with a derived US figure of 0.98%.
Some extra context for Hinds County: the median bill works out to about $116 a month, and the derived rate equals roughly $919 of tax per $100,000 of home value. The county is home to 222,494 people — the #1 most populous county in Mississippi, spread over 869 square miles, a density of about 256 people per square mile. Its median home value, $151,200, ranks #20 among the state's 82 counties with data.
Zooming out: of 3133 counties nationwide with published Census figures, only 1799 record a higher median tax bill than Hinds County — it sits in the top 57% nationally. The county holds roughly 7.5% of Mississippi's people. Its homes are worth less than the state norm (median $151,200 versus $161,400), and a decade at the derived rate of 0.92% adds up to about 9.19% of the median home's value in tax. The cheapest county in the state, Issaquena County, medians $314 — $1,075 less than Hinds County per year.
Counties nearest Hinds County in the Mississippi ranking
| County | Median tax paid | Median home value | Derived rate* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock County, MS | $1,485 | $206,600 | 0.72% |
| Lamar County, MS | $1,459 | $218,700 | 0.67% |
| Rankin County, MS | $1,384 | $223,400 | 0.62% |
| Lee County, MS | $1,356 | $187,800 | 0.72% |
Hinds County and its population peers
For a like-for-like sense of scale, compare Hinds County with its national population peers: the counties nearest to its 222,494 residents, listed in the table below with their own Census medians. Of the 9 counties in that group, Hinds County's median bill of $1,389 is #7 of 9.
| County | Population | Median tax paid | Median home value | Derived rate* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby County, AL | 226,955 | $1,343 | $298,700 | 0.45% |
| Johnston County, NC | 226,623 | $1,840 | $267,600 | 0.69% |
| Clay County, FL | 223,436 | $2,080 | $281,500 | 0.74% |
| Jackson County, OR | 222,563 | $3,032 | $400,200 | 0.76% |
| Doña Ana County, NM | 221,665 | $1,404 | $205,400 | 0.68% |
| Delaware County, OH | 221,160 | $6,896 | $419,500 | 1.64% |
| Yolo County, CA | 217,782 | $4,567 | $593,800 | 0.77% |
| Mohave County, AZ | 217,420 | $1,229 | $253,200 | 0.48% |
The closest population match is Jackson County, Oregon (222,563 residents), where the median real estate tax paid is $3,032 on a median home value of $400,200 — $1,643 less than Hinds County pays.
Hinds County's nearest population neighbours within Mississippi are Harrison County (209,443 residents, median tax $1,289 on a median value of $199,300); DeSoto County (188,598 residents, median tax $1,595 on a median value of $248,700). Comparing them is a reminder that even inside one state's rules, the bill follows local home values and local district rates more than anything decided at the state level.
How the tax is worked out
The bill is built in stages. First the assessor puts a market value on the property. Exemptions — a homestead exemption above all — then reduce the taxable amount. Finally the combined local rate is applied. To see the scale: at the county's derived rate of 0.92%, each $100,000 of value corresponds to about $919 of tax a year, and a $400,000 home to roughly $3,676. Real bills use the official assessment and district rates, not this derived figure, so treat the example as a sense of scale only.
Illustrative bills in Hinds County at the derived rate
The derived rate of 0.92% is only an estimate built from medians, but applying it to different home values gives a sense of scale for Hinds County — and a quick way to compare with the state derived rate of 0.74% and the US figure of 0.98%:
| Home value | Illustrative tax / year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $1,378 | $115 |
| $250,000 | $2,298 | $191 |
| $350,000 | $3,216 | $268 |
| $500,000 | $4,595 | $383 |
| $750,000 | $6,892 | $574 |
Illustration only: real bills are computed from the assessed value, exemptions, and the combined rates of the property's actual taxing districts.
Checking your assessment in Hinds County
Most successful appeals are won on facts, not arguments. Start with the property record card held by the Hinds County assessor: wrong square footage, an extra room, or a missing homestead exemption are common and fixable. Next, line your assessed value up against recent sales of genuinely similar homes nearby. Many disputes end at an informal conversation with the assessor's office; if yours does not, file the formal appeal with the review board named on your notice before its deadline, evidence attached, and keep paying the bill in the meantime so penalties do not build up.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the median property tax in Hinds County, Mississippi?
The median real estate tax paid in Hinds County, Mississippi is $1,389 per year, on a median home value of $151,200 (US Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, 2023).
What is the effective property tax rate in Hinds County, Mississippi?
Dividing Hinds County's median tax bill ($1,389) by its median home value ($151,200) gives a derived effective rate of 0.92%. This is an estimate computed from two Census survey medians — it is not the county's official tax rate.
How does Hinds County compare with the rest of Mississippi?
Hinds County ranks #7 of 82 Mississippi counties with published data by median taxes paid. Its median bill of $1,389 is about 17% higher than the Mississippi median of $1,189.
How are property taxes calculated in Hinds County, Mississippi?
Three steps produce the bill: an assessment of market value by the local assessor, a reduction for exemptions you qualify for (a homestead exemption is the common one), and multiplication by the combined rates of the county, municipality, school district and any special districts covering the property. The median result in Hinds County is $1,389 of tax on a $151,200 median home value.
Can I appeal my property tax assessment in Hinds County, Mississippi?
Yes — appeals are handled locally. Start with the Hinds County assessor's property record card for your home, correct any factual errors, and back your case with comparable recent sales. Formal appeals go to the review board named on your assessment notice and must be filed by its deadline, typically within 30 to 90 days.