Henderson County Property Taxes
Henderson County, Tennessee
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
28% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$61/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.47%
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)
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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
0.47%
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.