Property Tax in Jackson County, Georgia
In Jackson County, Georgia, the typical homeowner pays $2,761 a year in property taxes on a home worth a median of $312,700. The figures on this page are the Census Bureau's published medians (US Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, 2023), shown exactly as released.
What the Jackson County numbers mean
A median is the middle household: half of owner-occupied households in Jackson County pay more than $2,761, and half pay less. Your own bill is set by your home's assessed value, the exemptions you qualify for, and the local taxing districts your property sits in — so individual bills vary widely around the median.
Dividing the median tax by the median home value gives a derived effective rate of 0.88% for Jackson County. It is an estimate built from two survey medians, not the county's official rate, but it is a fair way to compare the local tax burden with other counties where home values are very different.
Jackson County by the numbers
| Measure | Jackson County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes paid | $2,761 | $2,214 | $2,969 |
| Median home value | $312,700 | $272,900 | $303,400 |
| Derived effective rate* | 0.88% | 0.81% | 0.98% |
| Median tax per month | $230 | $184 | $247 |
*Estimate derived from Census medians (tax ÷ value), not an official rate.
Jackson County at a glance
- Median tax rank in Georgia: #7 of 159 counties
- Median home value rank in Georgia: #15 of 159
- Population rank in Georgia: #33 of 159 (80,640 residents)
- Population density rank: #32 of 159 (237 people per square mile)
- Land area rank in Georgia: #83 of 159 (339 sq mi, 0.6% of the combined county land area)
- Median tax as a monthly figure: $230; per $1,000 of home value: $0.88
How Jackson County compares
Of the 159 Georgia counties with published data, 6 have a higher median property tax bill than Jackson County's $2,761, putting the county at #7 in the state. Its bill is about 25% higher than the state median of $2,214 and about 7% lower than the national median of $2,969.
Rates and values pull in opposite directions: an expensive housing market can produce big bills at ordinary rates. Here the derived rate is 0.88%, versus 0.98% derived nationally, and the median home value ranks #15 within Georgia.
Some extra context for Jackson County: the median bill works out to about $230 a month, and the derived rate equals roughly $883 of tax per $100,000 of home value. The county is home to 80,640 people — the #33 most populous county in Georgia, spread over 339 square miles, a density of about 237 people per square mile. Its median home value, $312,700, ranks #15 among the state's 159 counties with data.
Zooming out: of 3133 counties nationwide with published Census figures, only 544 record a higher median tax bill than Jackson County — it sits in the top 17% nationally. The county holds roughly 0.7% of Georgia's people. Its homes are worth more than the state norm (median $312,700 versus $272,900), and a decade at the derived rate of 0.88% adds up to about 8.83% of the median home's value in tax. The cheapest county in the state, Wheeler County, medians $562 — $2,199 less than Jackson County per year.
Counties nearest Jackson County in the Georgia ranking
| County | Median tax paid | Median home value | Derived rate* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oconee County, GA | $3,056 | $425,100 | 0.72% |
| DeKalb County, GA | $3,046 | $331,400 | 0.92% |
| Cherokee County, GA | $2,734 | $389,800 | 0.70% |
| Cobb County, GA | $2,560 | $373,700 | 0.69% |
Jackson County and its population peers
Population is a useful lens on these figures, so the table below sets Jackson County beside the counties closest to it in population anywhere in the country — communities of a similar scale operating under different state and local tax systems. Ranked by median tax paid within this peer group of 9, Jackson County's $2,761 bill is the highest.
| County | Population | Median tax paid | Median home value | Derived rate* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulloch County, GA | 81,372 | $1,491 | $191,600 | 0.78% |
| Putnam County, TN | 81,366 | $1,299 | $246,800 | 0.53% |
| Manitowoc County, WI | 81,314 | $2,660 | $172,900 | 1.54% |
| Talladega County, AL | 81,170 | $509 | $137,900 | 0.37% |
| Caldwell County, NC | 80,618 | $1,112 | $174,000 | 0.64% |
| Floyd County, IN | 80,512 | $1,656 | $235,100 | 0.70% |
| Kosciusko County, IN | 80,357 | $1,198 | $200,300 | 0.60% |
| Bedford County, VA | 80,254 | $1,265 | $276,600 | 0.46% |
The closest population match is Caldwell County, North Carolina (80,618 residents), where the median real estate tax paid is $1,112 on a median home value of $174,000 — $1,649 more than Jackson County pays.
Staying within Georgia, the counties nearest Jackson County by population are Dougherty County (83,915 residents, median tax $1,800 on a median value of $129,200); Bulloch County (81,372 residents, median tax $1,491 on a median value of $191,600); Troup County (69,821 residents, median tax $1,826 on a median value of $187,800); Walker County (68,449 residents, median tax $1,353 on a median value of $173,900). The spread in their median bills — all under the same state framework — shows how much of the property tax burden is decided county by county and district by district.
How the tax is worked out
The bill is built in stages. First the assessor puts a market value on the property. Exemptions — a homestead exemption above all — then reduce the taxable amount. Finally the combined local rate is applied. To see the scale: at the county's derived rate of 0.88%, each $100,000 of value corresponds to about $883 of tax a year, and a $400,000 home to roughly $3,532. Real bills use the official assessment and district rates, not this derived figure, so treat the example as a sense of scale only.
Illustrative bills in Jackson County at the derived rate
The derived rate of 0.88% is only an estimate built from medians, but applying it to different home values gives a sense of scale for Jackson County — and a quick way to compare with the state derived rate of 0.81% and the US figure of 0.98%:
| Home value | Illustrative tax / year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $1,324 | $110 |
| $250,000 | $2,208 | $184 |
| $350,000 | $3,090 | $258 |
| $500,000 | $4,415 | $368 |
| $750,000 | $6,622 | $552 |
Illustration only: real bills are computed from the assessed value, exemptions, and the combined rates of the property's actual taxing districts.
Checking your assessment in Jackson County
Believe your assessment is too high? The practical order of attack is: obtain your record card and audit it line by line; collect comparable recent sales in Jackson County; ask the assessor's office to correct anything plainly wrong; and, if the value still seems off, lodge a formal appeal ahead of the deadline printed on your assessment notice. Windows are short — often 30 to 90 days — and late appeals are usually rejected outright, however strong the case.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the median property tax in Jackson County, Georgia?
The median real estate tax paid in Jackson County, Georgia is $2,761 per year, on a median home value of $312,700 (US Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, 2023).
What is the effective property tax rate in Jackson County, Georgia?
Dividing Jackson County's median tax bill ($2,761) by its median home value ($312,700) gives a derived effective rate of 0.88%. This is an estimate computed from two Census survey medians — it is not the county's official tax rate.
How does Jackson County compare with the rest of Georgia?
Jackson County ranks #7 of 159 Georgia counties with published data by median taxes paid. Its median bill of $2,761 is about 25% higher than the Georgia median of $2,214.
How are property taxes calculated in Jackson County, Georgia?
Three steps produce the bill: an assessment of market value by the local assessor, a reduction for exemptions you qualify for (a homestead exemption is the common one), and multiplication by the combined rates of the county, municipality, school district and any special districts covering the property. The median result in Jackson County is $2,761 of tax on a $312,700 median home value.
Can I appeal my property tax assessment in Jackson County, Georgia?
Yes — appeals are handled locally. Start with the Jackson County assessor's property record card for your home, correct any factual errors, and back your case with comparable recent sales. Formal appeals go to the review board named on your assessment notice and must be filed by its deadline, typically within 30 to 90 days.