Miller County Property Taxes

Miller County, Georgia

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

7.3% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$137/mo escrow

#156 of 159 counties in Georgia

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.39%

vs. Georgia Avg7.3% above
vs. National Avg39% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$118,300

State avg $180,827

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,039

$170/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,410

$118/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#156

of 159 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Miller County, Georgia

Miller taxes: Georgia's steepest burden

Miller County carries Georgia's highest effective tax rate at 1.386%, more than 50% above the national median. Even on modest home values, Miller residents pay $1,640 annually in property taxes—a substantial sum for lower-valued properties.

The state's highest tax rate

Miller's 1.386% effective rate stands as Georgia's highest, towering above the state average of 0.898% and the median tax of $1,529. The county extracts significantly more revenue per dollar of home value than any other Georgia county.

Far steeper than all surrounding counties

Miller's 1.386% rate dwarfs every adjacent county—doubling the rates of McIntosh (0.753%) and Monroe (0.686%), and far exceeding Meriwether (0.931%). For residents, this makes Miller one of the least tax-friendly counties in the entire state.

What a $118k home costs yearly

The median Miller County home valued at just $118,300 still carries $1,640 in annual property taxes due to the county's steep rate. With mortgage fees, total annual costs climb to $2,039—among the highest in the state relative to home value.

High taxes make appeals especially valuable

In high-rate counties like Miller, challenging an overassessment can yield significant savings. If your Miller County home's assessed value exceeds recent comparable sales, filing an appeal is worth your time and could reduce your annual bill substantially.

Tax Rate Details

Understanding Millage Rates in Miller 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.

Miller County has an effective property tax rate of 1.39%, resulting in a median annual tax bill of $1,640. Use the calculator above to estimate your property tax based on Miller County's current rate, or contact the Miller County tax assessor's office for the exact millage rate breakdown for your property.

How Miller County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Miller County$1,640
Georgia State Average$1,529
National Average$1,924

Miller County

1.39%

Effective rate

Georgia Avg

0.85%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Miller County, Georgia?
The effective property tax rate in Miller County, Georgia is 1.39%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
What is the millage rate in Miller County, Georgia?
The millage rate (also called mill rate) is the property tax rate expressed as dollars per $1,000 of assessed property value. In Georgia, property taxes are calculated by multiplying your assessed property value by the total millage rate, which includes levies from the county, city, school district, and special districts. Miller County has an effective property tax rate of 1.39%, which translates to a median annual tax bill of $1,640. To find the exact millage rate breakdown for your property, check with the Miller County tax assessor's office.
How much are property taxes in Miller County?
The median annual property tax payment in Miller County is $1,640. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,039, while those without a mortgage pay $1,410.
How does Miller County compare to the Georgia average?
Miller County's effective tax rate of 1.39% is higher than the Georgia state average of 0.85%. The median annual property tax in Miller County is $1,640, compared to the state average of $1,529.
What is the median home value in Miller County, Georgia?
The median home value in Miller County, Georgia is $118,300, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Miller County property tax rate higher than the Georgia average?
Miller County's effective property tax rate of 1.39% is higher than the Georgia average of 0.85%. This difference of 0.54% can be attributed to local funding needs for schools, infrastructure, and municipal services. Higher rates often correlate with more urbanized areas or counties with greater public service demands.
How does Miller County rank for property taxes in Georgia?
Miller County ranks #156 out of 159 counties in Georgia by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.39% and median annual tax of $1,640, it falls in the upper third of counties statewide.

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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.