Claiborne County Property Taxes
Claiborne County, Tennessee
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
28.3% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$61/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.49%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$148,000
State avg ▼ $201,611
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$831
$69/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$631
$53/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#44
of 95 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Claiborne County, Tennessee
Claiborne offers lowest tax rate
At 0.492%, Claiborne County's effective rate ranks among the nation's lowest, and its $728 annual median tax is just 27% of the national median of $2,690. This rural East Tennessee county delivers exceptional tax relief to homeowners.
Below Tennessee's state average
Claiborne County's 0.492% effective rate runs slightly below Tennessee's 0.511% state average, confirming its status as one of the state's most tax-affordable counties. Yet the median tax ($728) still trails the state median ($1,016), showing how much home values influence the final bill.
The region's tax bargain
Claiborne's 0.492% rate is the lowest in the group, beating all nearby counties including Cocke (0.642%), Cheatham (0.507%), and Chester (0.539%). For homeowners prioritizing tax savings, Claiborne stands out.
Monthly tax costs are minimal
With a median home value of $148,000, Claiborne County residents pay roughly $728 annually—just $61 per month. Mortgaged properties see escrow taxes rise to $831, still among the lowest in the state.
Don't assume accuracy
Even in low-tax counties, assessments can be wrong, and Claiborne homeowners should verify their assessed values match comparable properties. A simple appeal to the county assessor can uncover overvaluation and put money back in your pocket.
How Claiborne County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Claiborne County
0.49%
Effective rate
Tennessee Avg
0.50%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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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.