Clarke County Property Taxes
Clarke County, Georgia
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
59.8% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$204/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.90%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$271,900
State avg ▲ $180,827
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,443
$204/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,444
$204/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#84
of 159 counties (1 = lowest)
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Data Story
About Property Taxes in Clarke County, Georgia
Clarke County mirrors national patterns
Clarke County's effective tax rate of 0.899% sits just above the national median of 0.84%, placing it in the 58th percentile nationally. The median property tax of $2,444 falls slightly short of the national median of $2,690, despite median homes valued near the national average at $271,900.
Nearly identical to Georgia average
Clarke's 0.899% effective rate essentially matches Georgia's state average of 0.898%, making it a typical county by state standards. At $2,444, the median tax bill runs 60% above Georgia's state median of $1,529, reflecting Clarke's more urban character and higher home values.
Clarke aligns with Chatham closely
Clarke County's metrics are nearly identical to nearby Chatham County (0.901% rate, $2,463 median tax), with both counties serving as regional economic anchors. Both stand in stark contrast to rural neighbors like Chattooga County, where taxes are significantly lower.
Expect roughly $2,450 annually
A homeowner with Clarke's median home value of $271,900 pays approximately $2,444 per year in property taxes. The county's straightforward assessment practice keeps costs predictable for both mortgaged and mortgage-free properties.
Appeal if your home lost value
Clarke County's real estate market has shifted over recent years, and some assessed values may not reflect current conditions. If your home has lost market value since your last assessment, filing an appeal with the Clarke County assessor could reduce your annual tax burden.
Tax Rate Details
Understanding Millage Rates in Clarke 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.
Clarke County has an effective property tax rate of 0.90%, resulting in a median annual tax bill of $2,444. Use the calculator above to estimate your property tax based on Clarke County's current rate, or contact the Clarke County tax assessor's office for the exact millage rate breakdown for your property.
How Clarke County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Clarke County
0.90%
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.