Meriwether County, Georgia Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Georgia. Population: 5,757.
The median annual property tax in Meriwether County is $1,439, which is 6% lower than the Georgia state average and 25% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.93% on a median home value of $154,600. Property taxes represent 2.5% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,439
-6% vs State
-25% vs US
Median Home Value
$154,600
-15% vs State
-27% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.93%
+3% vs State
-2% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,846
$154/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,096
$91/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 | $1,439 +5.8% | 0.93% |
| 2022 | $1,360 +1.9% | 0.92% |
| 2021 | $1,334 +3.3% | 1.19% |
| 2020 | $1,291 +10.1% | 1.15% |
| 2019 | $1,173 | 1.14% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.5%
of median household income
Median Income
$56,458
per year
Monthly Tax
$120
per month
Other Counties in Georgia
Echols County
Tax: $1,110/yr Rate: 0.99%
Jones County
Tax: $1,673/yr Rate: 0.96%
Sumter County
Tax: $1,616/yr Rate: 1.32%
Berrien County
Tax: $1,139/yr Rate: 0.99%
DeKalb County
Tax: $3,046/yr Rate: 0.92%
Upson County
Tax: $1,325/yr Rate: 0.89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Meriwether County, Georgia? ▼
The median annual property tax in Meriwether County is $1,439 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.93% on a median home value of $154,600.
How does Meriwether County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Meriwether County are 25% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.93% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Meriwether County? ▼
In Meriwether County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,846 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,096. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Meriwether County? ▼
Property taxes in Meriwether County represent approximately 2.5% of the median household income of $56,458. 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.