Claiborne County, Tennessee Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Tennessee. Population: 9,635.
The median annual property tax in Claiborne County is $728, which is 28% lower than the Tennessee state average and 62% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.49% on a median home value of $148,000. Property taxes represent 1.6% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$728
-28% vs State
-62% vs US
Median Home Value
$148,000
-27% vs State
-30% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.49%
-4% vs State
-48% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$831
$69/mo
Without Mortgage
$631
$53/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 | $728 +9.5% | 0.49% |
| 2022 | $665 +6.7% | 0.49% |
| 2021 | $623 +0.8% | 0.53% |
| 2020 | $618 -2.2% | 0.55% |
| 2019 | $632 | 0.57% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.6%
of median household income
Median Income
$46,587
per year
Monthly Tax
$61
per month
Other Counties in Tennessee
Perry County
Tax: $660/yr Rate: 0.58%
McNairy County
Tax: $589/yr Rate: 0.39%
Warren County
Tax: $777/yr Rate: 0.45%
Overton County
Tax: $676/yr Rate: 0.39%
Lewis County
Tax: $795/yr Rate: 0.50%
Shelby County
Tax: $2,376/yr Rate: 1.03%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Claiborne County, Tennessee? ▼
The median annual property tax in Claiborne County is $728 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.49% on a median home value of $148,000.
How does Claiborne County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Claiborne County are 62% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.49% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Claiborne County? ▼
In Claiborne County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $831 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $631. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Claiborne County? ▼
Property taxes in Claiborne County represent approximately 1.6% of the median household income of $46,587. 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.