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Effingham County

Effingham County, Georgia

Effective Tax Rate

0.96%

Median Annual Tax

$2,344

How Effingham County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Effingham County$2,344
Georgia State Average$1,529
National Average$1,924

Effingham County

0.96%

Effective rate

Georgia Avg

0.85%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Tax by Mortgage Status

With Mortgage

$2,486

per year

Without Mortgage

$1,949

per year

Estimate Your Property Tax

$

Annual Tax

$2,344

Monthly Escrow

$195

Effective Rate

0.96%

vs. Georgia State Average▲ 53.3% above
vs. National Average▼ 12.9% below
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Effingham County, Georgia?
The effective property tax rate in Effingham County, Georgia is 0.96%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Effingham County?
The median annual property tax payment in Effingham County is $2,344. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,486, while those without a mortgage pay $1,949.
How does Effingham County compare to the Georgia average?
Effingham County's effective tax rate of 0.96% is higher than the Georgia state average of 0.85%. The median annual property tax in Effingham County is $2,344, compared to the state average of $1,529.
What is the median home value in Effingham County, Georgia?
The median home value in Effingham County, Georgia is $245,300, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
How are property taxes calculated in Georgia?
Property taxes in Georgia are calculated based on the assessed value of your property multiplied by the local mill levy (tax rate). The assessed value is determined by your county assessor and may differ from market value. Homeowners may qualify for exemptions such as homestead, senior, veteran, or disability exemptions that can reduce the taxable value. Tax rates vary by county and include levies for schools, municipal services, and special districts.

Counties with Similar Tax Rates

Treutlen County(GA)

Rate0.96%
Median Tax$940

Dodge County(GA)

Rate0.95%
Median Tax$1,037

Jenkins County(GA)

Rate0.96%
Median Tax$777

Jones County(GA)

Rate0.96%
Median Tax$1,673
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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.

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