Cook County property tax
Homeowners in Cook County, Georgia typically pay about 0.78% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $1,221 on a median home value of $157,500.
Typical effective rate
0.78%
higher than 53% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$1,221
per year
Median home value
$157,500
In GA
#108
of 158 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.78% — 17% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and about the Georgia median.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $1,600 for mortgaged homes, $923 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 108th highest effective rate of 158 ranked Georgia counties; nationally it sits around the 47th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Cook County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.78%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Cook County, GA?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Cook County is 0.78% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($1,221) divided by the median home value ($157,500) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Cook County?
The median owner-occupied home in Cook County is valued at $157,500, and the median real estate tax paid is $1,221 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $1,600, versus $923 for homes without one.
How does Cook County compare to the rest of Georgia?
Cook County's effective rate is about the Georgia median, ranking 108th of 158 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Georgia counties
Counties ranked closest to Cook County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Georgia counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 105 | Thomas County | 0.78% | $1,539 |
| 106 | Bryan County | 0.78% | $2,677 |
| 107 | Wayne County | 0.78% | $1,265 |
| 109 | Madison County | 0.76% | $1,677 |
| 110 | Charlton County | 0.76% | $1,088 |
| 111 | Coffee County | 0.76% | $976 |
Official data & resources for Cook County
- Cook County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Cook County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Cook County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.