Property Tax in Cook County
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Cook County keeps taxes exceptionally low
Cook County's 0.820% effective rate ranks below the national median of 0.92%, placing it in the bottom 30% of U.S. counties for tax burden. Annual median property taxes of just $1,009 run 62% below the national median of $2,690, reflecting the county's modest property values of $123,000.
Georgia's affordable south Georgia choice
Cook County's 0.820% rate sits below Georgia's state average of 0.898%, ranking it among the state's 159 counties with lighter tax loads. The median tax of $1,009 is 34% lower than Georgia's $1,529 average.
Beats Coffee and rivals Crisp
Cook County's 0.820% rate undercuts neighboring Coffee County (0.807%) by a hair and sits well below Crisp County (1.156%). Among south Georgia's rural counties, Cook offers some of the lowest effective rates available.
Median home costs $1,009 yearly
A typical Cook County home valued at $123,000 generates $1,009 in annual property taxes. Mortgaged homes owe $1,301 including debt service; outright owners pay $786.
Small savings add up over time
Even in Cook County's low-cost market, homeowners should verify their assessed value against recent comparable sales or appraisals. A 10% assessment reduction on a $123,000 home saves over $100 annually—meaningful in rural areas where household incomes are tighter.