Henderson County Property Taxes

Henderson County, Tennessee

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

28% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$61/mo escrow

#34 of 95 counties in Tennessee

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.47%

vs. Tennessee Avg28% below
vs. National Avg72.8% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$156,000

State avg $201,611

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$866

$72/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$676

$56/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#34

of 95 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Henderson County, Tennessee

Henderson below national tax average

Henderson County's effective tax rate of 0.469% sits comfortably below the national median of 0.51%, offering relative tax relief. The median property tax of $732 on homes worth $156,000 represents just 27% of the national median of $2,690, benefiting from both lower rates and modest home values.

Low-tax county in Tennessee

Henderson County's effective rate of 0.469% falls below Tennessee's state average of 0.511%, ranking among the state's more affordable counties. Its median annual tax of $732 is approximately 72% of the state median of $1,016, placing it in the lower-tax tier statewide.

Henderson among region's lowest taxers

At 0.469%, Henderson County's rate is lower than all neighbors except Hardin County (0.432%) and Hancock County (0.452%), making it one of the region's most tax-friendly options. It sits well below higher-taxing neighbors like Hawkins (0.563%) and Hamilton (0.669%).

Median home costs $732 yearly

A typical Henderson County home valued at $156,000 generates approximately $732 in annual property taxes at the 0.469% rate. Homeowners with mortgages pay slightly more ($866), while those owning outright pay less ($676).

Verify your assessment for savings

Even in a low-tax county, Henderson homeowners benefit from confirming their assessments are accurate. Comparing your assessed value to recent comparable sales could reveal overvaluation and unlock additional savings on already modest tax bills.

How Henderson County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Henderson County$732
Tennessee State Average$1,016
National Average$1,924

Henderson County

0.47%

Effective rate

Tennessee Avg

0.50%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Henderson County, Tennessee?
The effective property tax rate in Henderson County, Tennessee is 0.47%. 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 Henderson County?
The median annual property tax payment in Henderson County is $732. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $866, while those without a mortgage pay $676.
How does Henderson County compare to the Tennessee average?
Henderson County's effective tax rate of 0.47% is lower than the Tennessee state average of 0.50%. The median annual property tax in Henderson County is $732, compared to the state average of $1,016.
What is the median home value in Henderson County, Tennessee?
The median home value in Henderson County, Tennessee is $156,000, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Henderson County a low property tax area in Tennessee?
Yes — Henderson County's effective property tax rate of 0.47% is below the Tennessee average of 0.50%. The median annual property tax of $732 is also lower the state average of $1,016, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Henderson County rank for property taxes in Tennessee?
Henderson County ranks #34 out of 95 counties in Tennessee by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.47% and median annual tax of $732, 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.