Whitfield County Property Taxes
Whitfield County, Georgia
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
12.4% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$112/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.67%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$198,900
State avg ▲ $180,827
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,588
$132/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,096
$91/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#17
of 159 counties (1 = lowest)
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Data Story
About Property Taxes in Whitfield County, Georgia
Whitfield taxes well below national median
Whitfield County's effective tax rate of 0.673% sits firmly in the bottom 10% nationally, offering significant relief compared to the typical American county. The median tax of $1,339 runs 50% below the national median of $2,690.
Whitfield ranks among Georgia's leanest
At 0.673%, Whitfield's effective rate beats the Georgia state average of 0.898% by a clear margin and places the county in the lower third of all Georgia counties. This reflects one of the state's lighter tax burdens.
Whitfield competitive in northwest Georgia
Whitfield's 0.673% rate undercuts most regional peers including Wilkinson (0.882%), Wilcox (1.058%), Worth (1.086%), and Wilkes (1.137%), though White County (0.661%) edges out slightly lower. Whitfield remains among the most affordable in its region.
Whitfield homeowners pay modest taxes
On the median home value of $198,900, Whitfield County residents pay approximately $1,339 annually—about $112 per month. Mortgage holders typically pay closer to $1,588 including escrow.
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Many Whitfield County homeowners unknowingly overpay due to outdated or incorrect assessments, leaving money on the table year after year. A free assessment appeal could reduce your already-reasonable tax bill even further.
Tax Rate Details
Understanding Millage Rates in Whitfield 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.
Whitfield County has an effective property tax rate of 0.67%, resulting in a median annual tax bill of $1,339. Use the calculator above to estimate your property tax based on Whitfield County's current rate, or contact the Whitfield County tax assessor's office for the exact millage rate breakdown for your property.
How Whitfield County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Whitfield County
0.67%
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.