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County tax profile · 2026 · Census ACS + IRS data

Property Tax & Income in Pondera County, Montana

Pondera County has an effective property tax rate of 0.80%. On the median home value of $206,100, that's roughly $1,651 per year. Median household income is $52,338.

Effective Property Tax Rate1
0.80%
median tax $1,651 ÷ median home $206,100
Median Home Value1
$206,100
owner-occupied
Median Household Income1
$52,338
per-capita $29,283
Est. Annual Tax on Median Home1
$1,651
at 0.80% effective rate

What you'll pay, at a glance

Property taxes are the largest local tax most homeowners pay. The effective rate measures the real tax bill as a share of home value — a more useful number than the nominal “mill rate,” because assessment practices vary county to county.

MetricPondera CountyMontana (state context)
Effective property tax rate10.80%0.68%
Median home value1$206,100—
State income tax3top rate 5.65%top rate 5.65%
State sales tax30.00% combined0.00% combined

How this is calculated

The effective property tax rate is the median real-estate tax bill divided by the median home value — both for owner-occupied homes, from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS 5-year estimates)1. Median income is also from the ACS1. Federal and state income-tax figures use IRS2 and Tax Foundation3 data.

About Pondera County, MT

In Pondera County, Montana, the median home value is $206,100, and the annual property tax bill on that home comes to about $1,651, based on an effective rate of 0.801%. That rate sits above Montana's statewide median of 0.677% and ranks 18th among the state's 56 counties, though it edges just past the national median of 0.794%. For buyers weighing affordability, the picture is mixed: homes here cost less than in many parts of the country, but the tax rate takes a slightly larger share of value than Montana averages. Households in the county earn a median of $52,338, with per-capita income at $29,283. Conrad is the largest of the county's communities, which also include Dupuyer and Valier. A buyer's overall cost of ownership depends on how these figures balance against local wages and the specific property chosen.

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in Pondera County, MT?
The effective rate is 0.80% — meaning the median tax bill equals about 0.80% of the median home value.
How much are property taxes on a median home?
On the median home ($206,100), the estimated annual bill is about $1,651.
Is Pondera County's rate high or low?
Compare it to the state median of 0.68% and the national average near 1.1%.
How does the effective rate differ from my mill rate?
A mill rate is the nominal levy per $1,000 of assessed value. The effective rate reflects what you actually pay after exemptions and assessments — it's the median tax bill as a share of median home value, so it better predicts your real cost.
Will a reassessment raise my tax bill?
Not necessarily. If your home's assessed value rises, your bill can go up, but only if the mill rate and exemptions stay flat. Contact the Pondera County assessor's office to review your current assessment.
Can I appeal my property tax assessment?
Yes. Most counties allow an appeal when you believe the assessed value exceeds the market value. File with the Pondera County assessor within the local deadline, typically with comparable sales as evidence.
Sources
[1] U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year (2023) — Median home value (B25077), median real-estate taxes (B25103), median household income (B19013), per-capita income (B19301).
[2] IRS — Statistics of Income — County income, AGI, and real-estate taxes paid.
[3] Tax Foundation — State income, sales, corporate, and estate/inheritance tax rates.