Jeff Davis County, Georgia Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Georgia. Population: 3,671.
The median annual property tax in Jeff Davis County is $1,016, which is 34% lower than the Georgia state average and 47% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.93% on a median home value of $109,300. Property taxes represent 2.5% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,016
-34% vs State
-47% vs US
Median Home Value
$109,300
-40% vs State
-48% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.93%
+3% vs State
-2% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,341
$112/mo
Without Mortgage
$766
$64/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 | $1,016 -2.2% | 0.93% |
| 2022 | $1,039 +11.7% | 0.97% |
| 2021 | $930 +12.3% | 1.04% |
| 2020 | $828 +10.8% | 0.96% |
| 2019 | $747 | 0.94% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.5%
of median household income
Median Income
$40,879
per year
Monthly Tax
$85
per month
Other Counties in Georgia
Evans County
Tax: $1,442/yr Rate: 1.03%
Tift County
Tax: $1,339/yr Rate: 0.94%
Hart County
Tax: $1,113/yr Rate: 0.54%
Newton County
Tax: $2,133/yr Rate: 0.91%
Berrien County
Tax: $1,139/yr Rate: 0.99%
Jenkins County
Tax: $777/yr Rate: 0.96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Jeff Davis County, Georgia? ▼
The median annual property tax in Jeff Davis County is $1,016 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.93% on a median home value of $109,300.
How does Jeff Davis County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Jeff Davis County are 47% 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 Jeff Davis County? ▼
In Jeff Davis County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,341 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $766. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Jeff Davis County? ▼
Property taxes in Jeff Davis County represent approximately 2.5% of the median household income of $40,879. 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.