Meriwether County Property Taxes
Meriwether County, Georgia
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
5.9% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$120/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.93%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$154,600
State avg ▼ $180,827
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,846
$154/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,096
$91/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#97
of 159 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Meriwether County, Georgia
Meriwether taxes: high by Georgia standards
Meriwether County's effective tax rate of 0.931% exceeds the national median and ranks among Georgia's higher-taxing counties. Despite modestly valued homes, Meriwether residents pay $1,439 annually—still roughly half the national median tax bill.
Above average in Georgia tax rankings
At 0.931%, Meriwether's rate edges above Georgia's state average of 0.898%, placing it in the upper tier of taxed counties statewide. The median property tax of $1,439 runs $90 higher than Georgia's state median of $1,529.
Among the pricier regional neighbors
Meriwether's 0.931% rate exceeds nearby McDuffie (0.849%) and McIntosh (0.753%) but sits below Miller County (1.386%). For residents, this means Meriwether occupies the middle-to-upper tax bracket within its region.
What a $155k home costs annually
The median Meriwether home valued at $154,600 generates approximately $1,439 in annual property taxes. Including mortgage-related costs, homeowners pay $1,846 yearly, while those without mortgages pay around $1,096.
Overassessments are common—challenge yours
In high-tax counties like Meriwether, even small assessment errors compound quickly. If you believe your home is overvalued, Meriwether County's assessor allows annual appeals—potentially saving hundreds annually.
Tax Rate Details
Understanding Millage Rates in Meriwether 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.
Meriwether County has an effective property tax rate of 0.93%, resulting in a median annual tax bill of $1,439. Use the calculator above to estimate your property tax based on Meriwether County's current rate, or contact the Meriwether County tax assessor's office for the exact millage rate breakdown for your property.
How Meriwether County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Meriwether County
0.93%
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.