Humphreys County is located in west-central Mississippi in the Mississippi Delta region, bordered in part by the Yazoo River and characterized by low-lying alluvial plains. Established in 1918 from portions of Washington, Sharkey, Sunflower, and Yazoo counties, it developed within the broader Delta history of riverine settlement, plantation agriculture, and later mechanized farming. The county is small in population, with roughly 8,000 residents as of the 2020 census, and it remains predominantly rural, with a low population density and a landscape dominated by farmland, wetlands, and flood-control infrastructure. Agriculture and related services have long been central to the local economy, alongside public-sector employment. Cultural life reflects Delta traditions shaped by African American history, churches, and regional music and foodways. The county seat is Belzoni, which serves as the primary governmental and commercial center.

Humphreys County Local Demographic Profile

Humphreys County is located in the Mississippi Delta region of west-central Mississippi, along the Yazoo River corridor. The county seat is Belzoni, and the county is part of the broader Delta agricultural and floodplain landscape.

Population Size

According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Humphreys County, Mississippi, the county’s total population count is reported by the Census Bureau in its county profile products. QuickFacts is the primary consolidated Census Bureau reference for county-level population and related demographic indicators.

Age & Gender

The most recent county-level breakdowns for age structure and sex are published by the U.S. Census Bureau (QuickFacts: Humphreys County), drawing from the decennial census and the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. These tables include:

  • Age distribution across standard Census age bands (including under 18, 18–64, and 65+)
  • Sex composition (male/female) and the implied gender ratio

Racial & Ethnic Composition

County-level racial and Hispanic/Latino origin composition is reported by the U.S. Census Bureau in QuickFacts, which summarizes decennial census counts and ACS 5-year estimates. Reported categories include (as available in the profile):

  • Race (e.g., Black or African American, White, Asian, and other Census race categories)
  • Hispanic or Latino origin (reported separately from race, per Census standards)

Household and Housing Data

Household characteristics and housing indicators for Humphreys County are published by the U.S. Census Bureau (QuickFacts: Humphreys County). The county profile commonly includes:

  • Number of households and average household size
  • Owner-occupied housing rate and housing unit counts
  • Selected housing characteristics (e.g., median value, rent, and related measures as shown in the profile)

Local Government Reference

For local government and planning resources, visit the Humphreys County official website.

Email Usage

Humphreys County, Mississippi is a largely rural, low-density county in the Mississippi Delta where long distances between settlements and limited last‑mile infrastructure constrain home internet access, influencing reliance on email for work, school, and services.

Direct county-level email usage statistics are not routinely published; trends are inferred from digital-access proxies such as broadband and device availability reported by the U.S. Census Bureau (data.census.gov) and the American Community Survey. These sources provide indicators including household broadband subscriptions and computer ownership, which correlate with the ability to use email consistently (especially on non-mobile devices).

Age structure also affects adoption: older populations tend to have lower rates of home broadband and computer use nationally, which can reduce routine email engagement compared with younger adults who may use mobile-first messaging. County age distributions are available via ACS demographic tables. Gender composition is generally less predictive than age and connectivity and is mainly relevant through differing labor-force participation and caregiving roles rather than email access itself.

Connectivity limitations commonly documented for rural Mississippi—coverage gaps, affordability, and fewer wired options—are tracked in the FCC National Broadband Map.

Mobile Phone Usage

County context and connectivity-relevant characteristics

Humphreys County is in west-central Mississippi in the Yazoo–Mississippi Delta region, with extensive flat floodplain terrain, agricultural land use, and small towns (including Belzoni). The county has a low population density relative to Mississippi’s urban counties, which generally affects mobile networks through fewer cell sites per square mile and larger coverage areas per site. Basic geography and population/density context is available through the county profile on Census.gov (via “QuickFacts” and data tables for Humphreys County, Mississippi).

County-level measurement of “mobile penetration” in the sense used by telecom regulators (active SIMs per person) is generally not published for individual U.S. counties. U.S. county-level indicators are more commonly available for (1) household broadband adoption and (2) modeled network availability/coverage. This overview distinguishes those two concepts throughout.

Network availability (coverage) vs. household adoption (use)

Network availability describes whether a location is served by a mobile network meeting stated performance/technology criteria (for example, 4G LTE or 5G NR coverage). In the U.S., the principal public source is the FCC’s broadband availability mapping program.

Household adoption describes whether residents subscribe to and use services (for example, smartphone ownership, cellular data plans, or home broadband subscriptions). Adoption is shaped by income, age, and affordability and is typically measured by surveys (American Community Survey and other national surveys), which provide limited direct county-level detail for “smartphone-only” or “mobile data plan” adoption.

Mobile penetration or access indicators (where available)

County-level indicators most closely related to mobile access

  • FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC) mobile availability: The FCC publishes location-based availability for mobile broadband, including provider-submitted coverage for 4G LTE and 5G. The data supports county summaries and map views but reflects availability claims/modeling, not confirmed subscriptions. Source: FCC National Broadband Map.
  • ACS household internet subscription measures (proxy for connectivity reliance): The American Community Survey provides county estimates for categories such as “cellular data plan,” “broadband such as cable/fiber/DSL,” and “no internet subscription,” depending on table. These are household subscription measures, not network coverage. Source: data.census.gov (search tables for Humphreys County, MS internet subscription).
  • Device ownership (limited county detail): Smartphone ownership is not consistently available at county granularity in official federal datasets; it is more commonly reported at state or national level through surveys. For county-specific device mix, public sources are limited, and commercial datasets are often proprietary.

Limitation statement: Publicly accessible, authoritative county-level statistics for “mobile penetration,” “smartphone share,” and “mobile-only internet households” are limited. The most defensible county-scale public metrics are FCC modeled availability and ACS household subscription categories.

Mobile internet usage patterns and technology availability (4G/5G)

4G LTE availability (network)

  • 4G LTE is generally the baseline mobile broadband layer across rural Mississippi counties, and FCC mobile availability layers typically show broad geographic LTE availability even where capacity varies. The definitive county-specific view is the FCC map’s provider/technology overlays for Humphreys County. Source: FCC National Broadband Map.

Important distinction: LTE “availability” in FCC data indicates reported service at a location (often outdoors/vehicle and modeled). It does not ensure consistent indoor coverage, peak-hour performance, or uniform signal quality across the county.

5G availability (network)

  • 5G availability in rural Delta counties is commonly uneven, with stronger presence near population centers and along major travel corridors and weaker presence in sparsely populated or agricultural areas. The FCC map provides the most direct public evidence of where providers report 5G availability in Humphreys County. Source: FCC mobile availability mapping.

5G nuance: Public maps generally do not fully communicate spectrum type differences (low-band vs mid-band vs mmWave) at county scale. In rural areas, reported 5G often corresponds to low-band deployments with wider coverage but performance closer to LTE in some conditions.

Actual usage patterns (adoption and reliance)

  • County-specific breakdowns of how residents use mobile internet (primary access vs supplemental, video streaming vs basic messaging, hotspot usage) are not typically available in public county datasets.
  • The most relevant public proxy is ACS internet subscription type. Households reporting only a cellular data plan indicate mobile-reliant connectivity, but the ACS table must be consulted directly for the county value and margins of error. Source: data.census.gov.

Common device types (smartphones vs. other devices)

What is known at county scale

  • Direct county-level device-type shares (smartphone vs flip phone vs tablet-only) are generally not published in public administrative datasets.
  • Indirect indicators include:
    • ACS internet subscription categories (cellular data plan, broadband, satellite, etc.) for households, which speaks to service type more than device type. Source: data.census.gov.
    • FCC availability for mobile broadband, which indicates the presence of networks compatible with smartphones and hotspots but does not measure device ownership. Source: FCC National Broadband Map.

Typical device mix in rural counties (limitations)

  • National and state-level survey results generally show smartphones dominate personal mobile access, with smaller shares for basic phones and supplemental connected devices (hotspots, tablets). However, asserting a Humphreys County-specific smartphone share is not supported by a single authoritative public county dataset and is not stated here as a numeric estimate.

Demographic and geographic factors influencing mobile usage and connectivity

Geography, settlement pattern, and infrastructure economics (network availability)

  • Low density and dispersed housing increase the cost per served location for both towers and backhaul, often leading to fewer sites and larger coverage footprints per site. This can produce:
    • Wider areas with nominal LTE coverage but more variable indoor performance.
    • Concentration of stronger service near towns, highways, and existing fiber/backhaul routes.
  • Delta floodplain terrain is generally flat, which can aid line-of-sight propagation compared with mountainous regions; however, vegetation, building materials, and tower spacing still strongly affect usable indoor signal. Terrain alone does not determine capacity or reliability.

Demographics and socioeconomic factors (adoption and reliance)

  • Income and affordability affect adoption of postpaid smartphone plans and the ability to maintain service continuity. In lower-income areas, households more often rely on mobile-only connectivity or prepaid plans, but the exact county prevalence must be taken from survey estimates rather than assumed. Relevant county-level socioeconomic context is available via Census.gov (ACS-derived indicators).
  • Age distribution influences device use and digital service uptake; older populations tend to have lower smartphone adoption rates in many surveys, but county-specific smartphone ownership is not directly enumerated in standard ACS tables.
  • Institutional anchors (schools, clinics, government offices) and commuting patterns can shape where demand concentrates and where carriers prioritize upgrades, but carrier deployment decisions are not fully transparent in public data.

Practical interpretation of public data for Humphreys County (what can be stated definitively)

  • Definitive for network availability: The most authoritative public, county-resolvable source for 4G/5G availability is the FCC National Broadband Map. It reports provider-submitted coverage by technology and supports viewing Humphreys County specifically.
  • Definitive for household adoption proxies: The most authoritative public, county-resolvable source for household internet subscription types (including cellular data plan subscriptions) is the ACS via data.census.gov. These measures reflect reported household subscription status (adoption), not signal presence.
  • Not definitively available in public county datasets: Mobile “penetration” (SIMs per person), smartphone share, and detailed mobile usage behaviors (hotspot frequency, app usage, typical speeds actually experienced) are not reliably published at the county level in official public sources.

Key external data sources for county-specific verification

  • FCC National Broadband Map (mobile broadband availability by provider/technology; availability, not adoption)
  • data.census.gov (ACS tables for household internet subscription categories and demographic/socioeconomic context; adoption, not availability)
  • Census.gov (county profiles and ACS program documentation)
  • State of Mississippi official portal and the Mississippi broadband program’s public materials (state-level broadband planning context; county figures vary by publication and are not always mobile-specific)

Social Media Trends

Humphreys County is located in west-central Mississippi in the Yazoo–Mississippi Delta region, with Belzoni as the county seat. The county’s rural geography, relatively low population density, and Delta economic profile (with a larger share of agriculture-related activity and persistent broadband-access challenges common in parts of the rural South) are relevant context for social media use patterns driven by mobile connectivity and uneven home internet availability.

User statistics (penetration / activity)

  • County-specific social media penetration: No major public dataset provides direct, platform-level social media penetration estimates at the county level for Humphreys County. Most authoritative measures (Pew, U.S. Census surveys) are designed for national or (at best) state/regional reporting.
  • National benchmark for social media use (adults): About 69% of U.S. adults report using at least one social media site (Pew Research Center). This serves as the most commonly cited baseline for local context where county estimates are unavailable. Source: Pew Research Center social media fact sheet.
  • Connectivity context (relevant to participation): Rural areas consistently show lower broadband subscription than urban areas, which tends to shift usage toward smartphones and away from high-bandwidth behaviors. Sources: Pew Research Center internet/broadband fact sheet and the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS) (internet subscription is available as county estimates via ACS tables).

Age group trends

National age gradients are strong and typically explain most local variation in use:

  • Highest overall usage: Adults ages 18–29 have the highest social media usage rates across platforms.
  • High usage with platform differences: Ages 30–49 remain high overall, with heavier use of Facebook and Instagram relative to older groups.
  • Lower but substantial usage: Ages 50–64 show moderate usage; Facebook dominates.
  • Lowest usage: Ages 65+ have the lowest usage but remain a sizable Facebook user segment.
    Source for age-by-platform patterns: Pew Research Center social media fact sheet.

Gender breakdown

  • Overall pattern (U.S. adults): Gender differences vary by platform more than in “any social media” use. Women tend to be more represented on visually oriented and community-oriented platforms (notably Pinterest and, in many Pew waves, slightly higher on Facebook/Instagram), while men tend to be more represented on some discussion- or news-adjacent platforms.
    Source: Pew Research Center social media fact sheet (platform-by-demographic tables).

Most-used platforms (percentages where available)

Authoritative, county-level platform shares are not published as a standard series, but national adult usage provides reliable directionality for Humphreys County’s likely platform mix:

Behavioral trends (engagement patterns / preferences)

  • Mobile-first usage in rural contexts: In rural and lower-broadband environments, social media access often skews toward smartphones, shaping engagement toward short-form video, feeds, and messaging rather than high-bandwidth creation workflows. Source: Pew Research Center internet/broadband fact sheet.
  • Platform preference by age:
    • Younger adults: Higher concentration on Instagram and TikTok, with YouTube near-universal across age groups.
    • Older adults: Facebook remains the dominant platform for maintaining local/community ties and following local institutions. Source: Pew Research Center social media fact sheet.
  • Local information and community signaling: In small-population counties, social platforms are commonly used for community updates (events, schools, churches, local government notices) and peer-to-peer sharing; Facebook Pages/Groups typically capture a disproportionate share of local civic attention relative to their national averages.
  • Video consumption as a cross-demographic behavior: YouTube’s high penetration nationally makes video a common format for entertainment, how-to content, and news-related viewing across age groups. Source: Pew Research Center social media fact sheet.

Family & Associates Records

Humphreys County family and associate-related public records primarily include vital records (birth and death), marriage records, and certain court records affecting family relationships (divorce, guardianship, estate/probate). In Mississippi, birth and death certificates are created and maintained at the state level by the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) Vital Records office; certified copies are issued through MSDH rather than the county. County-level records generally include marriage license filings and marriage records recorded by the chancery clerk, along with probate, guardianship, and some domestic-relations filings maintained by the chancery clerk.

Public index-style databases are available through statewide and partner systems rather than a single county portal. Land, marriage, and many chancery filings are commonly searchable through Mississippi’s official land records portal, MSLandRecords (Mississippi Land Records), which includes participating counties and provides document images and indexes where available.

In-person access is typically provided through the Humphreys County Chancery Clerk’s office for recorded instruments and chancery case files, and through the circuit clerk for circuit court records. Official county contact points are listed at Humphreys County, Mississippi (official site).

Privacy restrictions apply to many family records. Mississippi limits access to certified birth and death certificates and seals adoption records; many juvenile and some domestic case materials may be non-public or access-limited, while marriage and recorded-property indexes are generally public.

Marriage & Divorce Records

Types of records maintained

  • Marriage records (marriage licenses and returns)
    • Mississippi marriages are recorded at the county level. The record typically consists of the marriage license application, the license issued by the clerk, and the return/certificate completed by the officiant and filed back with the clerk.
  • Divorce records (divorce case files and decrees)
    • Divorces are maintained as civil court case records. Key documents include the complaint/petition, service and pleadings, orders, and the final judgment/decree of divorce.
  • Annulment records
    • Annulments are also maintained as civil court case records and typically culminate in a court judgment/decree of annulment rather than a divorce decree.

Where records are filed and how they are accessed

  • Marriage records
    • Filed/kept by: Humphreys County Chancery Clerk (county marriage records are commonly maintained in the chancery clerk’s office in Mississippi).
    • Access methods: In-person requests at the clerk’s office and written/mail requests are commonly used. Some Mississippi counties also provide limited online indexes through local systems or third-party platforms, but the official record remains with the county office.
  • Divorce and annulment records
    • Filed/kept by: Humphreys County Chancery Court records maintained by the Chancery Clerk (as clerk of the chancery court).
    • Access methods: Case files and decrees are typically accessed through the chancery clerk/court records process, usually in person or by written request. Availability of remote access varies by county.
  • State-level copies and verifications
    • Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) Vital Records maintains statewide vital records and issues certified copies of certain marriage and divorce records for eligible years. Vital Records generally provides certified copies or verifications rather than complete court case files. Official information is available at MSDH Vital Records.

Typical information contained in the records

  • Marriage license record
    • Full legal names of both parties (including maiden name where applicable)
    • Date and place (county) of issuance
    • Date and place of marriage (as returned by the officiant)
    • Name and title/role of officiant
    • Names of witnesses (when recorded)
    • Ages or dates of birth (varies by form/era)
    • Residences/addresses and birthplaces (varies by form/era)
    • Clerk’s certification, book/page or instrument number
  • Divorce decree / final judgment
    • Names of parties and court case caption/docket number
    • Date of judgment and jurisdiction (court and county)
    • Grounds/legal basis (may be stated in the decree or referenced in filings)
    • Orders on marital status and related relief, which can include:
      • Division of marital property and allocation of debts
      • Child custody/visitation determinations
      • Child support orders
      • Alimony/spousal support orders
      • Restoration of a former name (when granted)
  • Annulment judgment
    • Names of parties, docket number, and judgment date
    • Court finding that the marriage is annulled (void or voidable) and related orders
    • Associated orders addressing property, support, or custody when applicable

Privacy and legal restrictions

  • Marriage records
    • County marriage records are generally treated as public records, subject to applicable Mississippi public records law and administrative practices. Access can be limited in practice by identification requirements for certified copies and by the format available (certified copy vs. informational copy).
  • Divorce and annulment court files
    • Court records are generally public unless sealed by court order or protected by law. Portions of a file may be restricted or redacted under court rules and privacy practices (for example, information involving minors, abuse allegations, or sensitive personal identifiers).
  • Confidential information within court records
    • Social Security numbers, financial account numbers, and certain sensitive identifiers are commonly subject to redaction or restricted handling under court privacy practices. Sealed records require a court order for access.
  • Certified copies and identity verification
    • Agencies and clerks typically require specific identification or documentation for certified copies and may limit who can obtain them, even when an informational index is publicly viewable.

Education, Employment and Housing

Humphreys County is in the Mississippi Delta region of western Mississippi, anchored by the county seat of Belzoni and bordered by the Yazoo River basin. It is a largely rural county with small-town settlement patterns, a relatively older housing stock, and an economy historically tied to agriculture and public services. Population size and many socioeconomic indicators are commonly reported through the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS) and federal labor statistics; some county-specific school performance and program details are maintained at the district and state level.

Education Indicators

Public schools (count and names)

Humphreys County’s traditional public K–12 system is operated by the Humphreys County School District (HCSD), serving communities including Belzoni and surrounding rural areas. A district-run school list is maintained through the district/state reporting systems; the most reliable directory-style sources are the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) and NCES school listings:

Countywide “number of public schools” and an authoritative current school-name roster vary year to year due to consolidations and grade reconfigurations; the NCES directory is the most consistent public source for an up-to-date count and official names.

Student–teacher ratios and graduation rates

  • Student–teacher ratio (public schools): The county’s district ratio is reported via NCES/MDE administrative data; a single countywide ratio is not consistently published in ACS tables. The most recent official ratio is best obtained from the NCES district profile for Humphreys County School District (see NCES link above).
  • Graduation rate: Mississippi publishes high school graduation rates at the state and district level through MDE accountability reporting; the most recent verified HCSD graduation rate is reported through MDE’s accountability releases and district report cards (see MDE link above).

Proxy note: Where a county-specific ratio or graduation rate is not easily available in a single consolidated federal table, the MDE and NCES profiles function as the primary official proxies for the latest district-reported values.

Adult education levels (county residents)

Adult educational attainment is best reported via ACS 5-year estimates (county level). The most recent ACS 5-year release should be used for:

  • High school graduate or higher (age 25+)
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher (age 25+)

Primary source:

Data availability note: Percentages for Humphreys County are available in ACS tables (commonly S1501), but exact values depend on the most recent 5-year release year in data.census.gov at time of retrieval.

Notable programs (STEM, CTE, AP/dual credit)

Countywide program availability is typically documented at the district/school level rather than through county economic profiles. Common offerings in Mississippi districts include:

  • Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways aligned to MDE frameworks
  • Dual credit/dual enrollment opportunities (often coordinated with Mississippi community colleges)
  • Advanced Placement (AP) course availability where staffing and enrollment support it

Primary program standards and statewide frameworks:

Proxy note: Specific AP course lists, career pathway offerings, and STEM initiatives for Humphreys County are most reliably confirmed through the HCSD course catalog/school profiles and MDE CTE program reporting rather than federal datasets.

School safety measures and counseling resources

District-level safety and student support measures in Mississippi commonly include:

  • Required safety planning and emergency operations procedures
  • School resource officers or law-enforcement coordination (coverage varies by campus and local agreements)
  • Student services staff (counselors and related support roles), reported in district staffing profiles

Authoritative safety and support details are generally maintained via district handbooks, board policies, and MDE guidance:

Data availability note: A standardized, publicly comparable county-level “counselor-per-student” statistic is not consistently presented in a single statewide table for all districts; staffing levels are typically available in district staffing reports and school profiles.

Employment and Economic Conditions

Unemployment rate (most recent)

The most recent official county unemployment rates are published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS) program. County series and annual averages are available here:

Data availability note: The “most recent year available” is typically the latest calendar year annual average, with more recent monthly updates.

Major industries and employment sectors

For a Mississippi Delta county such as Humphreys, the dominant sectors reported in county industry distributions (ACS “Industry by Occupation”/“Class of Worker” profiles) commonly include:

  • Educational services and public administration (school district and local government)
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Retail trade and accommodation/food services
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (and related support services), with regional importance even when direct payroll employment is smaller due to mechanization

Primary sources for county industry composition:

Common occupations and workforce breakdown

Occupational mix is typically summarized in ACS occupation groups, often showing higher shares in:

  • Service occupations
  • Sales and office occupations
  • Education/healthcare-related occupations
  • Transportation and material moving (regional logistics and commuting-linked work)
  • Farming, fishing, and forestry (variable year to year)

Primary source:

Commuting patterns and mean commute time

ACS provides county-level commuting indicators including:

  • Mean travel time to work (minutes)
  • Mode share (drive alone, carpool, public transportation, work from home, etc.)
  • Place of work (worked in county vs. outside county)

Primary source:

General pattern note: Rural Delta counties commonly exhibit high reliance on driving alone and meaningful out-of-county commuting to larger employment centers in the region, reflected in ACS “place of work” shares and commute-time distributions.

Local employment vs. out-of-county work

The clearest county metric is ACS “place of work”:

  • Worked in county of residence
  • Worked outside county of residence

Primary source:

Proxy note: For labor-shed style analysis (inflows/outflows of jobs), commuting flow datasets (LEHD/OnTheMap) are typically used, but coverage and interpretation can vary in small rural counties.

Housing and Real Estate

Homeownership vs. renting

County tenure shares are reported in ACS:

  • Owner-occupied housing unit percentage
  • Renter-occupied housing unit percentage

Primary source:

Median property values and trends

  • Median value of owner-occupied housing units is available via ACS (county level), and trend comparisons can be made across ACS 5-year periods.
  • For transaction-based pricing trends, private real estate aggregators exist but are not fully comparable across rural counties with thin sales volume; ACS remains the most consistent public benchmark.

Primary source:

Trend proxy note: In many rural Mississippi Delta counties, median values remain below state and national medians, and year-to-year volatility can reflect small sample sizes and limited sales.

Typical rent prices

ACS reports:

  • Median gross rent
  • Gross rent as a percentage of household income (affordability context)

Primary source:

Types of housing

Housing stock characteristics in Humphreys County are typically reflected in ACS “units in structure” and “year structure built”:

  • Predominantly single-family detached homes and manufactured/mobile homes in rural areas
  • Limited multifamily inventory outside small-town nodes (e.g., Belzoni), where duplexes/small apartment buildings are more common
  • A meaningful share of older housing stock, consistent with long-established Delta communities

Primary source:

Neighborhood characteristics (schools/amenities proximity)

Countywide neighborhood characterization is not standardized in federal tables. Typical settlement patterns include:

  • Small-town blocks near civic services (schools, courthouse/city services) in Belzoni
  • Dispersed rural residences along state highways and county roads, with longer drive times to services and schools

Proxy note: School proximity and walkability are more variable than in urban counties; most households rely on vehicle access for daily services, consistent with ACS commuting mode shares.

Property tax overview (rate and typical homeowner cost)

Mississippi property taxes are administered locally with assessment ratios and millage rates; county-by-county “typical tax paid” is commonly represented by ACS:

  • Median real estate taxes paid (owner-occupied housing units)

Primary sources:

Data note: “Average rate” is not directly comparable across counties without parcel-level assessed value and millage computations; the ACS median real estate taxes paid provides the most consistent county-level homeowner cost indicator.