Sumter County property tax
Homeowners in Sumter County, Georgia typically pay about 1.25% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $1,502 on a median home value of $120,200.
Typical effective rate
1.25%
higher than 21% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$1,502
per year
Median home value
$120,200
In GA
#8
of 158 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 1.25% — 33% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 62% higher than the Georgia median of 0.77%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $1,821 for mortgaged homes, $1,337 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 8th highest effective rate of 158 ranked Georgia counties; nationally it sits around the 79th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Sumter County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (1.25%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Sumter County, GA?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Sumter County is 1.25% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($1,502) divided by the median home value ($120,200) 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 Sumter County?
The median owner-occupied home in Sumter County is valued at $120,200, and the median real estate tax paid is $1,502 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $1,821, versus $1,337 for homes without one.
How does Sumter County compare to the rest of Georgia?
Sumter County's effective rate is 62% higher than the Georgia median, ranking 8th of 158 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Georgia counties
Counties ranked closest to Sumter County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Georgia counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Clinch County | 1.30% | $1,101 |
| 6 | Miller County | 1.29% | $1,595 |
| 7 | Dooly County | 1.27% | $1,368 |
| 9 | Screven County | 1.22% | $1,519 |
| 10 | Seminole County | 1.22% | $1,486 |
| 11 | Brantley County | 1.19% | $1,185 |
Official data & resources for Sumter County
- Sumter County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Sumter County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Sumter 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.