Property Tax in Jeff Davis County
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Jeff Davis County taxes run well below
Jeff Davis County's effective tax rate of 0.930% on a median home value of $109,300 produces annual taxes of just $1,016—about 62% lower than the national median of $2,690. Despite a rate slightly above the national average, the county's modest home values yield exceptional tax affordability.
Slightly above Georgia's average rate
Jeff Davis County's 0.930% effective rate runs just above Georgia's 0.898% state average, yet its median tax of $1,016 falls dramatically short of Georgia's $1,529 median. The county's lower property values more than offset its slightly elevated rate.
Competitive with regional peers
Jeff Davis County's $1,016 median tax ranks among the lowest in this group, trailing only Hart County ($1,113) and Heard County ($1,030). At 0.930%, its rate exceeds only Hart and Heard, placing it in the middle of the eight-county region.
Your annual property tax estimate
On Jeff Davis County's median home value of $109,300, homeowners pay approximately $1,016 yearly in property taxes. With mortgage escrow included, the figure rises to roughly $1,341 annually.
Challenge inflated assessments
Even in affordable counties, some properties may be overvalued relative to recent market sales. Jeff Davis County homeowners should verify their assessed values and consider appealing to the county assessor if their property significantly exceeds comparable valuations in the area.