What is the property tax rate in Meriwether County, Georgia?

Meriwether County has an effective property tax rate of 0.86%. On a home valued at $168,800, homeowners pay approximately $1,445 per year in property taxes.

How much is the average property tax in Meriwether County?

The median annual property tax payment in Meriwether County is $1,445. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,974, while those without a mortgage pay $979.

How does Meriwether County compare to other counties in Georgia?

Meriwether County ranks #81 out of 158 counties in Georgia for property tax rates. The county's effective rate of 0.86% is 12% higher than the Georgia average of 0.77%.

Meriwether County Property Tax Rate

Georgia

0.86%effective rate

Meriwether County, Georgia has an effective property tax rate of 0.86%, which is 7% lower than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $168,800, homeowners pay approximately $1,445 per year in property taxes. Meriwether County ranks #81 out of 158 counties in Georgia for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$1,445

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$168,800

2024 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

2.52%

Median income: $57,340

State Rank📍

#81

of 158 counties in GA

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$1,974

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$979

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Meriwether County pay on average $995 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Meriwether County Compares

Meriwether County

0.86%

Georgia Average

0.77%

National Average

0.92%

Top Counties in Georgia

Stewart

1.53%

Dougherty

1.33%

Mitchell

1.32%

Taliaferro

1.31%

Clinch

1.30%

Miller

1.29%

Dooly

1.27%

Sumter

1.25%

Georgia Property Tax Exemptions

Available to Meriwether County homeowners

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General Homestead

$2,000 from assessed value for state and county/school taxes

Primary residence owners as of January 1

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Over 65 (School Tax)

$10,000 exemption from school taxes on assessed value (varies by county; some counties offer full school tax exemption)

Homeowners age 62+ (income limits vary by county; typically under $10,000 in Georgia taxable income for full school exemption)

✓

Disabled Veteran

Up to $109,986 of assessed value (100% disabled); $54,993 for 70%+ disability (adjusted annually)

Veterans with service-connected disability of 70% or higher

✓

Over 65 Floating Homestead

Assessed value frozen at base year amount for county taxes

Homeowners age 65+ (varies by county; some require income limits)

Property Tax Calculator

Estimate your annual property tax in Meriwether County

Home Value

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Apply homestead exemption ($100,000 school tax reduction)

Estimated Annual Property Tax

$2,580

$215/month · Rate: 0.86%

Quick Facts

Population20,929

Owner-Occupied62.4%

National Rank#1438 of 3,135

Median Income$57,340

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value. Actual property tax rates may vary based on local taxing jurisdictions, exemptions, and assessment practices. This information is for general reference only and should not be used as a substitute for professional tax advice.