Oglethorpe County Property Taxes
Oglethorpe County, Georgia
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
4.4% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$133/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.80%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$198,700
State avg ▲ $180,827
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,823
$152/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,317
$110/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#47
of 159 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Oglethorpe County, Georgia
Oglethorpe County taxes below US average
Oglethorpe County's 0.804% effective tax rate ranks in the bottom 40% nationally, roughly 10% below the national median rate of 0.898%. The median property tax of $1,597 is 41% below the national median of $2,690, reflecting the county's median home value of $198,700.
Below-average taxes in Georgia
Oglethorpe County's effective rate of 0.804% sits comfortably below the Georgia state average of 0.898%, placing it in the lower-middle tier statewide. Homeowners here pay roughly $68 less annually than the state median, contributing to the county's appeal.
Competitive rates in Northeast Georgia
Oglethorpe County's 0.804% rate sits between Pickens County (0.661%) and Muscogee County (0.837%), offering a balanced option in the region. The rate undercuts Newton County (0.914%) and ties closely with Paulding County (0.846%).
Modest properties, modest taxes
A homeowner with a median-value property of $198,700 in Oglethorpe County pays approximately $1,597 annually in property taxes. With a mortgage, that amount increases to $1,823; without one, it drops to $1,317, making ownership relatively affordable.
Challenge overassessments proactively
Oglethorpe County homeowners who believe their property assessment exceeds fair market value can request a formal review with the county assessor at no cost. Many assessments prove higher than warranted, especially in rural or transitional areas.
Tax Rate Details
Understanding Millage Rates in Oglethorpe 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.
Oglethorpe County has an effective property tax rate of 0.80%, resulting in a median annual tax bill of $1,597. Use the calculator above to estimate your property tax based on Oglethorpe County's current rate, or contact the Oglethorpe County tax assessor's office for the exact millage rate breakdown for your property.
How Oglethorpe County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Oglethorpe County
0.80%
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.