Ben Hill County Property Taxes
Ben Hill County, Georgia
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
20.5% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$101/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.06%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$114,600
State avg ▼ $180,827
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,390
$116/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$943
$79/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#133
of 159 counties (1 = lowest)
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Data Story
About Property Taxes in Ben Hill County, Georgia
Ben Hill's Tax Rate Sits Above National Median
Ben Hill County's effective tax rate of 1.061% runs higher than Georgia's average of 0.898% and well above the national median of 0.87%. This puts the county in roughly the 60th percentile nationally—higher than most American counties, though not among the steepest.
A Middle Performer Among Georgia Counties
Ben Hill ranks in the upper-middle tier of Georgia's 159 counties by effective tax rate. The county's $1,216 median property tax is below the state average of $1,529, reflecting its lower median home values of $114,600 compared to the statewide median.
Higher Taxes Than Most Regional Peers
Ben Hill's 1.061% rate exceeds neighboring Berrien County (0.989%) and Bleckley County (1.082% but lower absolute taxes). Among the eight-county sample, only Brooks County at 1.281% and Brantley County at 1.120% tax at notably steeper rates.
A $114,600 Home Costs $1,216 Annually
The typical Ben Hill County homeowner with a $114,600 property pays $1,216 in annual property taxes. Owners with mortgages typically pay $1,390 due to escrow requirements; those without mortgages pay $943.
Your Assessment Might Be Too High
Many homeowners across Georgia discover their properties are overassessed during county reassessments. Ben Hill residents should verify their home's assessed value against recent sales of comparable properties and consider filing a formal appeal if they believe their assessment is inflated.
Tax Rate Details
Understanding Millage Rates in Ben Hill 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.
Ben Hill County has an effective property tax rate of 1.06%, resulting in a median annual tax bill of $1,216. Use the calculator above to estimate your property tax based on Ben Hill County's current rate, or contact the Ben Hill County tax assessor's office for the exact millage rate breakdown for your property.
How Ben Hill County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Ben Hill County
1.06%
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.