Henry County Property Taxes

Henry County, Tennessee

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

31.1% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$58/mo escrow

#41 of 95 counties in Tennessee

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.48%

vs. Tennessee Avg31.1% below
vs. National Avg74% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$145,200

State avg $201,611

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$755

$63/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$656

$55/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#41

of 95 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Henry County, Tennessee

Henry slightly above U.S. median rates

Henry County's effective tax rate of 0.482% sits slightly below the national median of 0.51%, placing it in the middle range nationally. The median property tax of $700 on homes valued at $145,200 represents just 26% of the national median of $2,690, reflecting below-average property values.

Moderate tax burden in Tennessee

Henry County's effective rate of 0.482% falls slightly below Tennessee's state average of 0.511%, positioning it as a moderately taxed county. Its median annual tax of $700 is approximately 69% of the state median of $1,016, placing it among Tennessee's more affordable options.

Henry mid-range in regional tax rates

At 0.482%, Henry County's rate falls in the middle of the eight-county group, higher than Hardin (0.432%), Hancock (0.452%), and Henderson (0.469%), but lower than Hawkins (0.563%), Hardeman (0.652%), Hamilton (0.669%), and Haywood (0.714%). It represents a balanced tax environment.

Median home costs $700 yearly

A typical Henry County home valued at $145,200 carries an annual tax bill of approximately $700 at the 0.482% rate. Homeowners with mortgages pay slightly more ($755), while those owning outright pay slightly less ($656).

Challenge assessments to reduce taxes

Henry County homeowners should review their property assessments against recent comparable sales in their area. If your assessed value appears too high, filing a free appeal with the county assessor could lower your tax burden and ensure fair valuation.

How Henry County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Henry County$700
Tennessee State Average$1,016
National Average$1,924

Henry County

0.48%

Effective rate

Tennessee Avg

0.50%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Henry County, Tennessee?
The effective property tax rate in Henry County, Tennessee is 0.48%. 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 Henry County?
The median annual property tax payment in Henry County is $700. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $755, while those without a mortgage pay $656.
How does Henry County compare to the Tennessee average?
Henry County's effective tax rate of 0.48% is lower than the Tennessee state average of 0.50%. The median annual property tax in Henry County is $700, compared to the state average of $1,016.
What is the median home value in Henry County, Tennessee?
The median home value in Henry County, Tennessee is $145,200, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Henry County a low property tax area in Tennessee?
Yes — Henry County's effective property tax rate of 0.48% is below the Tennessee average of 0.50%. The median annual property tax of $700 is also lower the state average of $1,016, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Henry County rank for property taxes in Tennessee?
Henry County ranks #41 out of 95 counties in Tennessee by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.48% and median annual tax of $700, 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.