Baker County Property Taxes
Baker County, Georgia
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
31.9% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$87/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.87%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$120,100
State avg ▼ $180,827
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$572
$48/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,157
$96/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#70
of 159 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Baker County, Georgia
Baker County taxes slightly below national median
Baker County's 0.868% effective rate sits just below the national median of 0.88%, placing it near the middle of the U.S. tax distribution. Despite higher-valued homes averaging $120,100, the median tax bill remains just $1,042—roughly 61% below the national median of $2,690.
Slightly above Georgia's statewide average
Baker County's 0.868% rate marginally exceeds Georgia's state average of 0.898%, yet its median tax of $1,042 falls $487 short of the state median of $1,529. The county represents a middle ground within Georgia's property tax landscape.
Moderate rates in a varied region
Baker County (0.868%) ranks between Appling (0.846%) and Bacon (1.022%), offering middle-ground property tax conditions. With a median home value of $120,100, it attracts buyers seeking moderate property values and reasonable tax bills.
Median home tax estimate
A typical $120,100 home in Baker County incurs roughly $1,042 in annual property taxes. With mortgage and insurance factored in, annual costs approach $572 for some households, though this varies based on individual mortgage terms.
Challenge your assessment if warranted
Baker County homeowners should review their assessments regularly, comparing them against recent sales of similar properties. Free assessment appeals can significantly reduce your tax burden if your home is overvalued.
Tax Rate Details
Understanding Millage Rates in Baker County
In Georgia, property taxes are expressed as a millage rate (also called a mill rate). One mill equals $1 of tax for every $1,000 of assessed property value. Your total property tax bill is determined by adding together the millage rates set by the county, city or municipality, school district, and any special districts.
In Georgia, property is assessed at 40% of fair market value. The millage rate is applied to this assessed value, so a home worth $300,000 has an assessed value of $120,000 for tax purposes. Georgia counties, cities, and school districts each set their own millage rates.
Baker County has an effective property tax rate of 0.87%, resulting in a median annual tax bill of $1,042. Use the calculator above to estimate your property tax based on Baker County's current rate, or contact the Baker County tax assessor's office for the exact millage rate breakdown for your property.
How Baker County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Baker County
0.87%
Effective rate
Georgia Avg
0.85%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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Data updated: March 2026
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.