Hancock County, WV property tax
Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20
The median effective property tax rate in Hancock County is 0.63%, above the West Virginia median of 0.54% and below the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $752 a year on a home worth $119,600.
- Effective rate
- 0.63%
- Median annual bill
- $752
- Median home value
- $119,600
- Rank in West Virginia
- 7of 55
Estimated annual bill by home value
| Home value | Estimated bill | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $1,260 | $105 |
| $300,000 | $1,890 | $158 |
| $400,000 | $2,520 | $210 |
| $500,000 | $3,150 | $263 |
| $750,000 | $4,725 | $394 |
| $1,000,000 | $6,300 | $525 |
Hancock County compared with West Virginia and the US
| Area | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock County | 0.63% | $752 | $119,600 |
| West Virginia median | 0.54% | $835 | $155,600 |
| 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 Hancock County, WV?
The median effective property tax rate in Hancock County is 0.63% of home value, above the West Virginia median of 0.54% and below the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $752 a year on a median home value of $119,600 (Census ACS 2023 5-year).
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Hancock County?
About $2,520 per year at the county's median effective rate of 0.63%, 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 Hancock County compare with the rest of West Virginia?
Hancock County ranks 7 of 55 West Virginia counties by effective rate. The West Virginia median is 0.54% and the median bill is $835.