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Fentress County

Fentress County, Tennessee

Effective Tax Rate

0.34%

Median Annual Tax

$519

How Fentress County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Fentress County$519
Tennessee State Average$1,016
National Average$1,924

Fentress County

0.34%

Effective rate

Tennessee Avg

0.50%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Tax by Mortgage Status

With Mortgage

$610

per year

Without Mortgage

$469

per year

Estimate Your Property Tax

$

Annual Tax

$519

Monthly Escrow

$43

Effective Rate

0.34%

vs. Tennessee State Average▼ 48.9% below
vs. National Average▼ 80.7% below
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Fentress County, Tennessee?
The effective property tax rate in Fentress County, Tennessee is 0.34%. 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 Fentress County?
The median annual property tax payment in Fentress County is $519. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $610, while those without a mortgage pay $469.
How does Fentress County compare to the Tennessee average?
Fentress County's effective tax rate of 0.34% is lower than the Tennessee state average of 0.50%. The median annual property tax in Fentress County is $519, compared to the state average of $1,016.
What is the median home value in Fentress County, Tennessee?
The median home value in Fentress County, Tennessee is $151,800, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
How are property taxes calculated in Tennessee?
Property taxes in Tennessee are calculated based on the assessed value of your property multiplied by the local mill levy (tax rate). The assessed value is determined by your county assessor and may differ from market value. Homeowners may qualify for exemptions such as homestead, senior, veteran, or disability exemptions that can reduce the taxable value. Tax rates vary by county and include levies for schools, municipal services, and special districts.

Counties with Similar Tax Rates

Fayette County(TN)

Rate0.35%
Median Tax$1,092

DeKalb County(TN)

Rate0.36%
Median Tax$747

Sevier County(TN)

Rate0.31%
Median Tax$815

McMinn County(TN)

Rate0.37%
Median Tax$707
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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.

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