Hawkins County Property Taxes
Hawkins County, Tennessee
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
7.5% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$78/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.56%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$166,900
State avg ▼ $201,611
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,009
$84/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$852
$71/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#68
of 95 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Hawkins County, Tennessee
Hawkins rates slightly above U.S. average
Hawkins County's effective tax rate of 0.563% modestly exceeds the national median of 0.51%, placing it in the middle range nationally. The median property tax of $940 on homes worth $166,900 represents just 35% of the national median of $2,690, reflecting property values below the U.S. norm.
Mid-range tax county in Tennessee
Hawkins County's effective rate of 0.563% sits above Tennessee's state average of 0.511% but below the highest-taxing counties. Its median annual tax of $940 is roughly 92% of the state median of $1,016, positioning it as a moderately taxed county statewide.
Hawkins taxes moderate in regional context
Hawkins County's 0.563% rate falls in the middle of the eight-county group, higher than Hardin (0.432%), Henderson (0.469%), and Henry (0.482%), but lower than Hamilton (0.669%), Hardeman (0.652%), and Haywood (0.714%). It represents a balanced tax environment for the region.
Median home costs $940 yearly
A typical Hawkins County home valued at $166,900 generates approximately $940 in annual property taxes at the 0.563% rate. Homeowners with mortgages pay slightly more ($1,009), while those owning outright pay less ($852).
Check if your assessment is fair
Hawkins County homeowners should compare their assessed values to recent sales of similar properties in their area. If your assessment appears inflated, file a cost-free appeal with the county assessor—many homeowners successfully reduce their tax burden this way.
How Hawkins County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Hawkins County
0.56%
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.