George County, Mississippi Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Mississippi. Population: 7,688.
The median annual property tax in George County is $1,086, which is 17% higher than the Mississippi state average and 44% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.65% on a median home value of $168,100. Property taxes represent 2.0% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,086
+17% vs State
-44% vs US
Median Home Value
$168,100
+32% vs State
-21% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.65%
-12% vs State
-32% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,270
$106/mo
Without Mortgage
$738
$62/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 | $1,086 +3.9% | 0.65% |
| 2022 | $1,045 +17.4% | 0.66% |
| 2021 | $890 +7.7% | 0.66% |
| 2020 | $826 +1.5% | 0.69% |
| 2019 | $814 | 0.73% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.0%
of median household income
Median Income
$54,822
per year
Monthly Tax
$91
per month
Other Counties in Mississippi
Coahoma County
Tax: $1,071/yr Rate: 1.24%
Hinds County
Tax: $1,389/yr Rate: 0.92%
Yalobusha County
Tax: $800/yr Rate: 0.82%
Yazoo County
Tax: $1,150/yr Rate: 0.89%
Lee County
Tax: $1,356/yr Rate: 0.72%
Rankin County
Tax: $1,384/yr Rate: 0.62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in George County, Mississippi? ▼
The median annual property tax in George County is $1,086 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.65% on a median home value of $168,100.
How does George County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in George County are 44% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.65% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in George County? ▼
In George County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,270 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $738. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in George County? ▼
Property taxes in George County represent approximately 2.0% of the median household income of $54,822. 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.