Wheatland County, MT property tax
Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20
The median effective property tax rate in Wheatland County is 0.65%, below the Montana median of 0.75% and below the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $1,122 a year on a home worth $172,700.
- Effective rate
- 0.65%
- Median annual bill
- $1,122
- Median home value
- $172,700
- Rank in Montana
- 33of 52
Estimated annual bill by home value
| Home value | Estimated bill | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $1,300 | $108 |
| $300,000 | $1,950 | $163 |
| $400,000 | $2,600 | $217 |
| $500,000 | $3,250 | $271 |
| $750,000 | $4,875 | $406 |
| $1,000,000 | $6,500 | $542 |
Wheatland County compared with Montana and the US
| Area | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatland County | 0.65% | $1,122 | $172,700 |
| 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 Wheatland County, MT?
The median effective property tax rate in Wheatland County is 0.65% of home value, below the Montana median of 0.75% and below the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $1,122 a year on a median home value of $172,700 (Census ACS 2023 5-year).
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Wheatland County?
About $2,600 per year at the county's median effective rate of 0.65%, 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 Wheatland County compare with the rest of Montana?
Wheatland County ranks 33 of 52 Montana counties by effective rate. The Montana median is 0.75% and the median bill is $2,535.