Wilcox County Property Taxes

Wilcox County, Georgia

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

50.8% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$63/mo escrow

#132 of 159 counties in Georgia

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.06%

vs. Georgia Avg50.8% below
vs. National Avg72% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$71,200

State avg $180,827

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,643

$137/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$586

$49/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#132

of 159 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Wilcox County, Georgia

Wilcox taxes higher than national average

Wilcox County's effective tax rate of 1.058% exceeds the national median effective rate, placing it above the typical American county despite lower home values. The median annual tax of $753 is still 72% below the national median, reflecting Wilcox's relatively modest property values.

Wilcox among Georgia's highest-tax counties

At 1.058%, Wilcox's effective rate significantly outpaces Georgia's state average of 0.898%, ranking in the upper third of all state counties. This makes Wilcox one of the state's higher-burden jurisdictions despite modest home prices.

Wilcox carries steeper rate than neighbors

Wilcox's 1.058% rate ranks among the region's highest, exceeded only by Worth County (1.086%) and Wilkes County (1.137%), but significantly above Wheeler (0.753%), White (0.661%), Whitfield (0.673%), and Wilkinson (0.882%). This positions Wilcox as a higher-tax area for the region.

Wilcox tax bills reflect elevated rates

On the median home value of $71,200, Wilcox County residents pay approximately $753 annually without a mortgage. Those with mortgages face a steeper bill of $1,643 due to escrow, reflecting the county's elevated rate.

Challenge your assessment in Wilcox

With higher tax rates, assessment accuracy becomes even more critical—an error here costs proportionally more than in lower-tax counties. Request a review of your property's assessed value and potentially recover hundreds in annual savings.

Tax Rate Details

Understanding Millage Rates in Wilcox 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.

Wilcox County has an effective property tax rate of 1.06%, resulting in a median annual tax bill of $753. Use the calculator above to estimate your property tax based on Wilcox County's current rate, or contact the Wilcox County tax assessor's office for the exact millage rate breakdown for your property.

How Wilcox County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Wilcox County$753
Georgia State Average$1,529
National Average$1,924

Wilcox County

1.06%

Effective rate

Georgia Avg

0.85%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Wilcox County, Georgia?
The effective property tax rate in Wilcox County, Georgia is 1.06%. 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 Wilcox 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. Wilcox County has an effective property tax rate of 1.06%, which translates to a median annual tax bill of $753. To find the exact millage rate breakdown for your property, check with the Wilcox County tax assessor's office.
How much are property taxes in Wilcox County?
The median annual property tax payment in Wilcox County is $753. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,643, while those without a mortgage pay $586.
How does Wilcox County compare to the Georgia average?
Wilcox County's effective tax rate of 1.06% is higher than the Georgia state average of 0.85%. The median annual property tax in Wilcox County is $753, compared to the state average of $1,529.
What is the median home value in Wilcox County, Georgia?
The median home value in Wilcox County, Georgia is $71,200, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Wilcox County property tax rate higher than the Georgia average?
Wilcox County's effective property tax rate of 1.06% is higher than the Georgia average of 0.85%. This difference of 0.21% 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 Wilcox County rank for property taxes in Georgia?
Wilcox County ranks #132 out of 159 counties in Georgia by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.06% and median annual tax of $753, 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.