Atkinson County, Georgia Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Georgia. Population: 2,060.
The median annual property tax in Atkinson County is $674, which is 56% lower than the Georgia state average and 65% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.88% on a median home value of $76,300. Property taxes represent 1.8% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$674
-56% vs State
-65% vs US
Median Home Value
$76,300
-58% vs State
-64% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.88%
-2% vs State
-7% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$910
$76/mo
Without Mortgage
$554
$46/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 | $674 -6.3% | 0.88% |
| 2022 | $719 +10.1% | 0.93% |
| 2021 | $653 +2.5% | 1.05% |
| 2020 | $637 -1.1% | 1.00% |
| 2019 | $644 | 1.03% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.8%
of median household income
Median Income
$38,438
per year
Monthly Tax
$56
per month
Other Counties in Georgia
Liberty County
Tax: $1,897/yr Rate: 1.05%
Appling County
Tax: $689/yr Rate: 0.85%
Clarke County
Tax: $2,444/yr Rate: 0.90%
Wheeler County
Tax: $562/yr Rate: 0.75%
McIntosh County
Tax: $1,310/yr Rate: 0.75%
Ben Hill County
Tax: $1,216/yr Rate: 1.06%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Atkinson County, Georgia? ▼
The median annual property tax in Atkinson County is $674 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.88% on a median home value of $76,300.
How does Atkinson County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Atkinson County are 65% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.88% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Atkinson County? ▼
In Atkinson County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $910 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $554. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Atkinson County? ▼
Property taxes in Atkinson County represent approximately 1.8% of the median household income of $38,438. 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.