Rhea County, Tennessee Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Tennessee. Population: 9,661.
The median annual property tax in Rhea County is $825, which is 19% lower than the Tennessee state average and 57% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.46% on a median home value of $178,500. Property taxes represent 1.4% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$825
-19% vs State
-57% vs US
Median Home Value
$178,500
-11% vs State
-16% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.46%
-10% vs State
-52% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$882
$74/mo
Without Mortgage
$759
$63/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 | $825 +2.4% | 0.46% |
| 2022 | $806 +2.0% | 0.52% |
| 2021 | $790 +6.6% | 0.56% |
| 2020 | $741 +4.1% | 0.57% |
| 2019 | $712 | 0.58% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.4%
of median household income
Median Income
$58,133
per year
Monthly Tax
$69
per month
Other Counties in Tennessee
Marshall County
Tax: $1,334/yr Rate: 0.54%
Cheatham County
Tax: $1,479/yr Rate: 0.51%
Union County
Tax: $720/yr Rate: 0.39%
Shelby County
Tax: $2,376/yr Rate: 1.03%
Giles County
Tax: $953/yr Rate: 0.47%
Loudon County
Tax: $1,163/yr Rate: 0.40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Rhea County, Tennessee? ▼
The median annual property tax in Rhea County is $825 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.46% on a median home value of $178,500.
How does Rhea County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Rhea County are 57% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.46% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Rhea County? ▼
In Rhea County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $882 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $759. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Rhea County? ▼
Property taxes in Rhea County represent approximately 1.4% of the median household income of $58,133. 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.