Blount County Property Taxes

Blount County, Tennessee

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

36.5% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$116/mo escrow

#48 of 95 counties in Tennessee

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.50%

vs. Tennessee Avg36.5% above
vs. National Avg48.4% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$275,700

State avg $201,611

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,435

$120/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,306

$109/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#48

of 95 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Blount County, Tennessee

Blount's taxes remain well below national average

Blount County's 0.503% effective rate sits nearly 40% below the national average of around 0.85%, delivering substantial savings for homeowners. At a median tax of $1,387, residents pay roughly half the national median of $2,690 despite having comparable home values.

Slightly below Tennessee's state average

Blount County's 0.503% effective rate sits just under Tennessee's state average of 0.511%, placing it among the state's more moderate tax counties. The median tax of $1,387 runs 36% higher than the state median of $1,016 due to a higher median home value of $275,700.

Competitive with East Tennessee peers

Blount County's 0.503% rate places it near Bradley County (0.509%) and just below Anderson County (0.618%), making it middle-ground for East Tennessee. Higher home values mean Blount residents pay more in absolute dollars despite similar effective rates.

Median home costs about $1,387 yearly

A typical Blount County home valued at $275,700 generates an annual tax of approximately $1,387. Homeowners with mortgages pay slightly more at $1,435, while those without mortgages pay around $1,306.

Assessment challenges pay off in Blount

With higher home values, even small percentage reductions from successful appeals translate to meaningful savings in Blount County. If your property is assessed above current market conditions or comparable sales, filing an appeal could reduce your annual burden considerably.

How Blount County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Blount County$1,387
Tennessee State Average$1,016
National Average$1,924

Blount County

0.50%

Effective rate

Tennessee Avg

0.50%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Blount County, Tennessee?
The effective property tax rate in Blount County, Tennessee is 0.50%. 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 Blount County?
The median annual property tax payment in Blount County is $1,387. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,435, while those without a mortgage pay $1,306.
How does Blount County compare to the Tennessee average?
Blount County's effective tax rate of 0.50% is lower than the Tennessee state average of 0.50%. The median annual property tax in Blount County is $1,387, compared to the state average of $1,016.
What is the median home value in Blount County, Tennessee?
The median home value in Blount County, Tennessee is $275,700, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Blount County a low property tax area in Tennessee?
Yes — Blount County's effective property tax rate of 0.50% is below the Tennessee average of 0.50%. The median annual property tax of $1,387 is also comparable to the state average of $1,016, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Blount County rank for property taxes in Tennessee?
Blount County ranks #48 out of 95 counties in Tennessee by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.50% and median annual tax of $1,387, it falls in the middle 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.