Fentress County Property Taxes

Fentress County, Tennessee

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

48.9% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$43/mo escrow

#3 of 95 counties in Tennessee

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.34%

vs. Tennessee Avg48.9% below
vs. National Avg80.7% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$151,800

State avg $201,611

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$610

$51/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$469

$39/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#3

of 95 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Fentress County, Tennessee

Fentress taxes rank among nation's lowest

Fentress County's effective tax rate of 0.342% sits well below the national median of 0.76%, placing it in the bottom 15% of U.S. counties by tax burden. The median annual property tax here is just $519, compared to the national median of $2,690—a difference of over $2,100 per year.

Tennessee's most affordable tax county

Fentress County has the lowest effective tax rate among Tennessee's 95 counties at 0.342%, well below the state average of 0.511%. With a median tax bill of $519, Fentress residents pay roughly half what the typical Tennessee household pays ($1,016).

Fentress undercuts all regional peers

Fentress's 0.342% rate is significantly lower than neighboring Grainger County (0.506%) and Grundy County (0.422%). Even among the eight-county comparison group, Fentress offers the steepest tax savings for homeowners in the region.

What your Fentress home costs in taxes

On the county median home value of $151,800, the annual property tax bill totals approximately $519. Homeowners with mortgages pay an estimated $610 annually, while those without pay around $469.

Check your assessment to save more

Even in low-tax Fentress County, many homeowners are overassessed relative to their home's actual market value. A property tax appeal can reduce your bill further—and with Tennessee law allowing challenges every two years, it's worth verifying your assessment is fair.

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

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.
Is Fentress County a low property tax area in Tennessee?
Yes — Fentress County's effective property tax rate of 0.34% is below the Tennessee average of 0.50%. The median annual property tax of $519 is also lower the state average of $1,016, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Fentress County rank for property taxes in Tennessee?
Fentress County ranks #3 out of 95 counties in Tennessee by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.34% and median annual tax of $519, 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.