Dawson County, MT property tax
Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20
The median effective property tax rate in Dawson County is 1.17%, above the Montana median of 0.75% and above the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $2,199 a year on a home worth $187,400.
- Effective rate
- 1.17%
- Median annual bill
- $2,199
- Median home value
- $187,400
- Rank in Montana
- 4of 52
Estimated annual bill by home value
| Home value | Estimated bill | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $2,340 | $195 |
| $300,000 | $3,510 | $293 |
| $400,000 | $4,680 | $390 |
| $500,000 | $5,850 | $488 |
| $750,000 | $8,775 | $731 |
| $1,000,000 | $11,700 | $975 |
Dawson County compared with Montana and the US
| Area | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson County | 1.17% | $2,199 | $187,400 |
| Montana median | 0.75% | $2,535 | $338,100 |
| United States median | 0.98% | $2,969 | n/a |
Rates and medians: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023 5-year estimates, tables B25103 and B25077. Effective rate is median taxes paid divided by median owner-occupied home value.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Dawson County, MT?
The median effective property tax rate in Dawson County is 1.17% of home value, above the Montana median of 0.75% and above the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $2,199 a year on a median home value of $187,400 (Census ACS 2023 5-year).
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Dawson County?
About $4,680 per year at the county's median effective rate of 1.17%, before exemptions. The exact bill depends on the city, school district and special districts that serve the parcel, so treat this as a planning estimate.
How does Dawson County compare with the rest of Montana?
Dawson County ranks 4 of 52 Montana counties by effective rate. The Montana median is 0.75% and the median bill is $2,535.