Leake County, MS Property Taxes (2026)

Leake County owners pay a median of $775 a year on a median home value of $114,600, an effective rate of 0.68%. That's the 50th-highest rate of 82 Mississippi counties with Census data, below the Mississippi county median of 0.73%.

Updated October 2026 · Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023)

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Effective tax rate

0.68%

50th highest of 82 in MS

Median annual bill

$775

~$65/month

Median home value

$114,600

Mississippi county median

0.73%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Leake County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Leake County's 0.68% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$779
Savings at 10–15% off
$78–$117
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Leake County vs. Mississippi vs. U.S. property tax rates

Leake County0.68%
Mississippi county median0.73%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Leake County's effective property tax rate is 0.68%, vs. 0.73% for the median Mississippi county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 50th of 82 in Mississippi. Effective rate = median tax bill ÷ median home value, so it already reflects typical exemptions. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023))

How to appeal your property taxes in Leake County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

    Check the assessed value from the Leake County Tax Assessor. Compare it to recent sales of similar homes nearby.

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Leake County deadline is Varies by county. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment year.

  3. 3

    Gather evidence

    Recent comparable sales, photos of condition issues, repair estimates or an independent appraisal.

  4. 4

    Present your case

    Submit evidence or attend a hearing with the County Tax Assessor.

  5. 5

    Get your decision

    If you win, your assessed value and bill go down. On a $775 bill, 10–15% off is $78–$116 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Mississippi

Mississippi homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Leake County Tax Assessor for amounts.

Homestead exemption

For your primary residence. Reduces the value used to calculate your bill.

Senior / over-65

Many states add an exemption or freeze for owners 65 and older.

Disability

For homeowners with qualifying disabilities, often similar to the over-65 benefit.

Veterans

Disabled veterans may get partial or full exemptions depending on rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Leake County, Mississippi?
The median effective property tax rate in Leake County is 0.68%: a median annual bill of $775 on a median home value of $114,600. That's the 50th-highest rate of 82 Mississippi counties with Census data. Your own rate depends on which city, school district and special districts you're in. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023).
How much are property taxes in Leake County?
The median Leake County property tax bill is $775 a year, about $65 a month, compared with a Mississippi county median of $860.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Leake County?
The deadline to appeal in Leake County is Varies by county. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Leake County a high property tax area?
Leake County's 0.68% effective rate is below the Mississippi county median of 0.73% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 50th-highest rate of 82 Mississippi counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Leake County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Attala County

Rate: 0.63%

Median bill: $675

Neshoba County

Rate: 0.89%

Median bill: $856

Scott County

Rate: 0.80%

Median bill: $718

Madison County

Rate: 0.72%

Median bill: $2,071

Newton County

Rate: 0.80%

Median bill: $821

Winston County

Rate: 0.65%

Median bill: $785

Holmes County

Rate: 0.91%

Median bill: $695

Rankin County

Rate: 0.62%

Median bill: $1,384

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