Cook County, Georgia Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Georgia. Population: 4,055.
The median annual property tax in Cook County is $1,009, which is 34% lower than the Georgia state average and 48% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.82% on a median home value of $123,000. Property taxes represent 2.0% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,009
-34% vs State
-48% vs US
Median Home Value
$123,000
-32% vs State
-42% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.82%
-9% vs State
-14% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,301
$108/mo
Without Mortgage
$786
$66/mo
Homeowners with a mortgage typically own higher-valued properties, which can result in higher tax bills.
Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,009 +2.5% | 0.82% |
| 2022 | $984 +1.3% | 0.87% |
| 2021 | $971 +9.6% | 0.89% |
| 2020 | $886 +0.0% | 0.95% |
| 2019 | $886 | 1.01% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.0%
of median household income
Median Income
$50,133
per year
Monthly Tax
$84
per month
Other Counties in Georgia
Pulaski County
Tax: $1,316/yr Rate: 0.91%
Charlton County
Tax: $1,081/yr Rate: 0.91%
Lee County
Tax: $2,273/yr Rate: 1.00%
Oglethorpe County
Tax: $1,597/yr Rate: 0.80%
Douglas County
Tax: $2,079/yr Rate: 0.79%
Columbia County
Tax: $2,431/yr Rate: 0.85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Cook County, Georgia? ▼
The median annual property tax in Cook County is $1,009 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.82% on a median home value of $123,000.
How does Cook County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Cook County are 48% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.82% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Cook County? ▼
In Cook County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,301 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $786. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Cook County? ▼
Property taxes in Cook County represent approximately 2.0% of the median household income of $50,133. The national benchmark is generally 2-4% of household income.
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Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Property tax data reflects median amounts paid by homeowners. Effective rates are calculated as median tax divided by median home value.