Twiggs County, Georgia Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Georgia. Population: 2,555.
The median annual property tax in Twiggs County is $859, which is 44% lower than the Georgia state average and 55% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.82% on a median home value of $104,500. Property taxes represent 1.5% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$859
-44% vs State
-55% vs US
Median Home Value
$104,500
-42% vs State
-51% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.82%
-9% vs State
-14% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,351
$113/mo
Without Mortgage
$694
$58/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 | $859 -10.0% | 0.82% |
| 2022 | $954 +22.2% | 1.07% |
| 2021 | $781 -9.6% | 1.07% |
| 2020 | $864 +6.4% | 1.20% |
| 2019 | $812 | 1.25% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.5%
of median household income
Median Income
$55,439
per year
Monthly Tax
$72
per month
Other Counties in Georgia
Berrien County
Tax: $1,139/yr Rate: 0.99%
Henry County
Tax: $2,559/yr Rate: 0.92%
McDuffie County
Tax: $1,317/yr Rate: 0.85%
Forsyth County
Tax: $3,747/yr Rate: 0.76%
Miller County
Tax: $1,640/yr Rate: 1.39%
Dougherty County
Tax: $1,800/yr Rate: 1.39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Twiggs County, Georgia? ▼
The median annual property tax in Twiggs County is $859 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.82% on a median home value of $104,500.
How does Twiggs County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Twiggs County are 55% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.82% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Twiggs County? ▼
In Twiggs County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,351 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $694. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Twiggs County? ▼
Property taxes in Twiggs County represent approximately 1.5% of the median household income of $55,439. 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.