West Virginia · FIPS 54013 · ACS 2020–2024
Calhoun County, West Virginia property tax rate
Homeowners in Calhoun County paid a median of $426 a year in real estate taxes on a median home value of $100,500 (2020–2024 survey). Taxes came to 0.29% of home value, 43% below the West Virginia rate of 0.51% and 70% below the U.S. rate of 0.94%.
- 0.29%Effective tax rate±0.10% margin · West Virginia: 0.51%
- $426Median tax per yearWest Virginia: $865 · U.S.: $3,119
- $100,500Median home valueWest Virginia: $162,600
- 2,200Owner-occupied homes87% of households own
Small sample. This estimate has a wide margin of error, so treat it as a rough guide.
| Measure | Calhoun County | West Virginia | U.S. | Calhoun County 2019–2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Effective tax rate | 0.29% | 0.51% | 0.94% | 0.30% | −0.01 pts |
| Median tax, all owners | $426 | $865 | $3,119 | $441 | −$15 (-3.4%) |
| Median tax, with a mortgage | $627 | $1,077 | $3,489 | $614 | +$13 (+2.1%) |
| Median tax, no mortgage | $357 | $691 | $2,576 | $391 | −$34 (-8.7%) |
| Median home value | $100,500 | $162,600 | $332,700 | $111,200 | −$10,700 (-9.6%) |
| Total taxes paid | $967,300 | $566,956,300 | $360,573,527,500 | $918,600 |
How Calhoun County compares
- Per $1,000 of home value, owners here paid about $2.86 a year, against $5.05 statewide and $9.40 nationally.
- Homes with a mortgage: 0.49% of value; homes without one: 0.21%. Median bills: $627 and $357.
- Compared with the 2019–2023 survey, the effective rate fell (−0.01 pts) and the median tax changed −$15 (-3.4%). The two 5-year surveys share four years of responses, so year-to-year moves are small and partly noise.
- Margin of error: the effective rate is 0.29% ± 0.10% at 90% confidence, from a sample of the 2,200 owner-occupied homes.
West Virginia counties with similar rates
| County | Effective rate | Median tax | Median value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webster County | 0.31% | $303 | $76,100 |
| Pendleton County | 0.32% | $633 | $183,800 |
| Grant County | 0.33% | $540 | $175,100 |
| Tucker County | 0.34% | $575 | $154,800 |
| Pocahontas County | 0.35% | $462 | $152,400 |
| Barbour County | 0.36% | $562 | $131,900 |
| Wyoming County | 0.38% | $369 | $82,900 |
| Braxton County | 0.39% | $535 | $117,900 |
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table-based summary file: B25090 (aggregate real estate taxes), B25082 (aggregate home value), B25103 (median real estate taxes), B25077 (median home value) and B25003 (tenure); files dated January 29, 2026.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates, same tables (files dated October 31, 2024), for the comparison column.
- Geography names: Census Bureau Geos20245YR.txt (file dated January 22, 2026).
Effective rate = total real estate taxes paid by owner-occupied homes ÷ their total value, as reported by owners to the Census Bureau. It is not a millage rate. Your bill depends on your assessed value, exemptions (such as homestead) and local levies.