Muscogee County Property Tax Rate

Georgia

0.86%effective rate

Muscogee 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 $193,900, homeowners pay approximately $1,660 per year in property taxes. Muscogee County ranks #82 out of 158 counties in Georgia for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$1,660

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$193,900

2024 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

2.86%

Median income: $58,073

State Rank📍

#82

of 158 counties in GA

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$2,011

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$1,042

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Muscogee County pay on average $969 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Muscogee County Compares

Muscogee 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%

Historical Property Tax Trends

YearMedian TaxMedian Home ValueEffective Rate
2020$1,350$142,9000.94%
2021$1,393$146,0000.95%
2022$1,479$168,4000.88%
2023$1,526$182,3000.84%
2024$1,660$193,9000.86%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Georgia Property Tax Exemptions

Available to Muscogee County homeowners

General Homestead

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

Primary residence owners as of January 1

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 Muscogee County

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$50k$2M

Estimated Annual Property Tax

$2,580

$215/month · Rate: 0.86%

Quick Facts

Population203,711
Owner-Occupied45%
National Rank#1439 of 3,135
Median Income$58,073

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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.