George County Property Tax Rate

Mississippi

0.63%effective rate

George County, Mississippi has an effective property tax rate of 0.63%, which is 32% lower than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $166,900, homeowners pay approximately $1,044 per year in property taxes. George County ranks #59 out of 81 counties in Mississippi for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$1,044

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$166,900

2024 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

1.75%

Median income: $59,758

State Rank📍

#59

of 81 counties in MS

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$1,248

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$725

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in George County pay on average $523 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How George County Compares

George County
0.63%
Mississippi Average
0.72%
National Average
0.92%

Top Counties in Mississippi

Coahoma
1.12%
Quitman
1.06%
Grenada
1.02%
Leflore
1.02%
Montgomery
1.00%
Wilkinson
0.99%
Humphreys
0.98%
Noxubee
0.96%

Mississippi Property Tax Exemptions

Available to George County homeowners

General Homestead

First $7,500 of assessed value (approximately $75,000 market value)

Primary residence owners

Over 65/Disabled

First $7,500 of assessed value (same homestead applies; fully disabled may receive 100% exemption)

Homeowners age 65+ or totally disabled

Disabled Veteran

100% exemption for totally disabled veterans

Veterans with 100% service-connected disability

Property Tax Calculator

Estimate your annual property tax in George County

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$50k$2M

Estimated Annual Property Tax

$1,890

$158/month · Rate: 0.63%

Quick Facts

Population25,170
Owner-Occupied73.6%
National Rank#2143 of 3,135
Median Income$59,758

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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.