10 Counties with the Lowest Property Tax Rates in Tennessee
If you are comparing property taxes across Tennessee, these 10 counties have the lowest effective rates in the state. The lowest-rate county, Cumberland County, comes in at 0.31% — 0.24% lower than the Tennessee average (0.55%). The statewide effective rate is 0.55%.
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| # | County | Effective Rate | Median Tax | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cumberland County | 0.31% | $699 | $228,000 |
| 2 | Sevier County | 0.31% | $815 | $259,500 |
| 3 | Fentress County | 0.34% | $519 | $151,800 |
| 4 | Fayette County | 0.35% | $1,092 | $316,000 |
| 5 | DeKalb County | 0.36% | $747 | $206,600 |
| 6 | McMinn County | 0.37% | $707 | $190,400 |
| 7 | Pickett County | 0.37% | $606 | $162,200 |
| 8 | Johnson County | 0.38% | $673 | $175,500 |
| 9 | Campbell County | 0.38% | $651 | $169,500 |
| 10 | Union County | 0.39% | $720 | $186,300 |
How this ranking is calculated
The effective property tax rate is the median annual property tax paid divided by the median home value in each county, expressed as a percentage. It is the most practical way to compare property tax burden between counties because it neutralizes differences in home values.
Counties with the lowest rates in Tennessee often share a few characteristics: higher home values that compress the percentage even when dollar taxes are high.
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