Blount County, Tennessee Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Tennessee. Population: 41,900.
The median annual property tax in Blount County is $1,387, which is 37% higher than the Tennessee state average and 28% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.50% on a median home value of $275,700. Property taxes represent 1.9% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,387
+37% vs State
-28% vs US
Median Home Value
$275,700
+37% vs State
+30% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.50%
-2% vs State
-47% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,435
$120/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,306
$109/mo
Homeowners with a mortgage typically own higher-valued properties, which can result in higher tax bills.
Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,387 +3.7% | 0.50% |
| 2022 | $1,338 +7.9% | 0.54% |
| 2021 | $1,240 +5.2% | 0.60% |
| 2020 | $1,179 +3.7% | 0.61% |
| 2019 | $1,137 | 0.62% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.9%
of median household income
Median Income
$74,607
per year
Monthly Tax
$116
per month
Other Counties in Tennessee
Tipton County
Tax: $1,158/yr Rate: 0.53%
Carter County
Tax: $833/yr Rate: 0.53%
Decatur County
Tax: $654/yr Rate: 0.49%
Grundy County
Tax: $563/yr Rate: 0.42%
Perry County
Tax: $660/yr Rate: 0.58%
Fayette County
Tax: $1,092/yr Rate: 0.35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Blount County, Tennessee? ▼
The median annual property tax in Blount County is $1,387 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.50% on a median home value of $275,700.
How does Blount County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Blount County are 28% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.50% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Blount County? ▼
In Blount County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,435 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,306. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Blount County? ▼
Property taxes in Blount County represent approximately 1.9% of the median household income of $74,607. The national benchmark is generally 2-4% of household income.
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Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Property tax data reflects median amounts paid by homeowners. Effective rates are calculated as median tax divided by median home value.