Oglethorpe County, Georgia Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Georgia. Population: 4,273.
The median annual property tax in Oglethorpe County is $1,597, which is 4% higher than the Georgia state average and 17% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.80% on a median home value of $198,700. Property taxes represent 2.3% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,597
+4% vs State
-17% vs US
Median Home Value
$198,700
+10% vs State
-6% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.80%
-11% vs State
-16% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,823
$152/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,317
$110/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 | $1,597 +8.3% | 0.80% |
| 2022 | $1,474 +13.6% | 0.84% |
| 2021 | $1,297 +6.8% | 0.89% |
| 2020 | $1,214 +19.6% | 0.91% |
| 2019 | $1,015 | 0.86% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.3%
of median household income
Median Income
$69,784
per year
Monthly Tax
$133
per month
Other Counties in Georgia
Echols County
Tax: $1,110/yr Rate: 0.99%
Webster County
Tax: $935/yr Rate: 1.01%
Bibb County
Tax: $1,826/yr Rate: 1.10%
Johnson County
Tax: $837/yr Rate: 0.92%
Decatur County
Tax: $1,353/yr Rate: 0.93%
Murray County
Tax: $1,111/yr Rate: 0.64%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Oglethorpe County, Georgia? ▼
The median annual property tax in Oglethorpe County is $1,597 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.80% on a median home value of $198,700.
How does Oglethorpe County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Oglethorpe County are 17% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.80% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Oglethorpe County? ▼
In Oglethorpe County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,823 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,317. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Oglethorpe County? ▼
Property taxes in Oglethorpe County represent approximately 2.3% of the median household income of $69,784. 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.