Calhoun County Property Taxes
Calhoun County, Georgia
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
38.1% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$79/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.15%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$82,200
State avg ▼ $180,827
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,143
$95/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$813
$68/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#146
of 159 counties (1 = lowest)
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Data Story
About Property Taxes in Calhoun County, Georgia
Calhoun's rate is highest compared to nation
Calhoun County's effective tax rate of 1.152% ranks significantly above the national median, making it one of the higher-tax counties even though the actual dollar amount stays modest. At $947 annually on a median home valued at $82,200, the rate reflects lower home prices offsetting what would otherwise be a substantial tax burden.
Calhoun ranks among Georgia's highest rates
Calhoun County's 1.152% effective rate substantially exceeds Georgia's state average of 0.898%, placing it in the upper tier of Georgia counties by effective rate. Despite the high rate, the median tax of $947 falls below the state median of $1,529 due to Calhoun's depressed property values.
Noticeably higher than surrounding counties
Calhoun County's 1.152% rate towers above nearby Burke (0.907%) and Charlton (0.908%), and it's the highest rate among all eight comparison counties in this region. The elevated rate is a key consideration for anyone buying property or relocating within the area.
Median Calhoun home costs $947 yearly
If you own a median-valued $82,200 home in Calhoun County, expect to pay approximately $947 in annual property taxes. With mortgage escrow, that increases to around $1,143, still a manageable amount but worth factoring into your housing budget.
High rates make assessments worth reviewing
In higher-rate counties like Calhoun, even small assessment errors compound quickly—a $5,000 overvaluation adds roughly $58 to your annual bill. Filing an appeal with the Calhoun County assessor's office is free and could return significant savings if your home is overvalued.
Tax Rate Details
Understanding Millage Rates in Calhoun 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.
Calhoun County has an effective property tax rate of 1.15%, resulting in a median annual tax bill of $947. Use the calculator above to estimate your property tax based on Calhoun County's current rate, or contact the Calhoun County tax assessor's office for the exact millage rate breakdown for your property.
How Calhoun County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Calhoun County
1.15%
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.