George County Property Taxes

George County, Mississippi

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

16.6% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$91/mo escrow

#24 of 82 counties in Mississippi

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.65%

vs. Mississippi Avg16.6% above
vs. National Avg59.6% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$168,100

State avg $127,595

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,270

$106/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$738

$62/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#24

of 82 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in George County, Mississippi

George County taxes rank below national

George County's effective tax rate of 0.646% sits below the national median of 0.76%, placing it in approximately the 35th percentile nationally. Annual median taxes of $1,086 represent just 40% of the national median of $2,690.

George ranks low among Mississippi counties

At 0.646%, George County's effective tax rate is slightly below Mississippi's 0.743% state average, making it one of the state's more affordable counties. Residents pay roughly 17% less than the state's median tax of $931.

George among region's lowest-tax counties

George County ties DeSoto and Franklin for the region's lowest effective rates at approximately 0.646%. Grenada County residents pay nearly 57% more in tax rates, while Harrison residents pay slightly more.

Median George home costs $1,086 yearly

The median George County home valued at $168,100 generates $1,086 in annual property taxes. With a mortgage, taxes reach $1,270; without one, they drop to $738.

Review your assessment for overvaluation

George County homeowners should compare their assessed value to recent sales of similar properties in the area. If your assessment appears high, you can file an appeal with the county assessor—many successful appeals result in significant annual savings.

How George County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

George County$1,086
Mississippi State Average$931
National Average$1,924

George County

0.65%

Effective rate

Mississippi Avg

0.73%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in George County, Mississippi?
The effective property tax rate in George County, Mississippi is 0.65%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in George County?
The median annual property tax payment in George County is $1,086. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,270, while those without a mortgage pay $738.
How does George County compare to the Mississippi average?
George County's effective tax rate of 0.65% is lower than the Mississippi state average of 0.73%. The median annual property tax in George County is $1,086, compared to the state average of $931.
What is the median home value in George County, Mississippi?
The median home value in George County, Mississippi is $168,100, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is George County a low property tax area in Mississippi?
Yes — George County's effective property tax rate of 0.65% is below the Mississippi average of 0.73%. The median annual property tax of $1,086 is also comparable to the state average of $931, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does George County rank for property taxes in Mississippi?
George County ranks #24 out of 82 counties in Mississippi by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.65% and median annual tax of $1,086, it falls in the lower 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.