Bledsoe County Property Taxes

Bledsoe County, Tennessee

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

34% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$56/mo escrow

#16 of 95 counties in Tennessee

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.41%

vs. Tennessee Avg34% below
vs. National Avg75.1% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$165,400

State avg $201,611

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$850

$71/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$604

$50/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#16

of 95 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Bledsoe County, Tennessee

Bledsoe taxes rank among Tennessee's lowest

Bledsoe County's 0.406% effective rate sits well below both the national average of around 0.85% and Tennessee's state average of 0.511%, offering some of the nation's most affordable property taxation. At $671 median annual tax versus the national median of $2,690, residents pay just a quarter of typical American rates.

Lowest rate in this county set

Bledsoe County's 0.406% effective rate ranks among the lowest in Tennessee, well beneath the state average of 0.511%. The median tax of $671 reflects both the low rate and modest home values of $165,400.

Most tax-friendly rural county in region

Bledsoe County's 0.406% rate beats Campbell County (0.384%) in the broader region, though Campbell's lower home values produce similar tax bills. Bledsoe stands out as having the region's most generous property tax structure.

Median home costs just $671 yearly

A typical Bledsoe County home valued at $165,400 generates an annual tax of approximately $671. Households with mortgages pay about $850 annually, while those without pay closer to $604.

Even small savings matter in rural counties

Assessment appeals in rural counties can yield meaningful percentage reductions despite lower absolute dollar amounts. If you believe your Bledsoe County home is overassessed, an appeal could provide noticeable relief on your modest tax bill.

How Bledsoe County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Bledsoe County$671
Tennessee State Average$1,016
National Average$1,924

Bledsoe County

0.41%

Effective rate

Tennessee Avg

0.50%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Bledsoe County, Tennessee?
The effective property tax rate in Bledsoe County, Tennessee is 0.41%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Bledsoe County?
The median annual property tax payment in Bledsoe County is $671. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $850, while those without a mortgage pay $604.
How does Bledsoe County compare to the Tennessee average?
Bledsoe County's effective tax rate of 0.41% is lower than the Tennessee state average of 0.50%. The median annual property tax in Bledsoe County is $671, compared to the state average of $1,016.
What is the median home value in Bledsoe County, Tennessee?
The median home value in Bledsoe County, Tennessee is $165,400, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Bledsoe County a low property tax area in Tennessee?
Yes — Bledsoe County's effective property tax rate of 0.41% is below the Tennessee average of 0.50%. The median annual property tax of $671 is also lower the state average of $1,016, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Bledsoe County rank for property taxes in Tennessee?
Bledsoe County ranks #16 out of 95 counties in Tennessee by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.41% and median annual tax of $671, it falls in the lower third of counties statewide.

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Data updated: March 2026

Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.