Jackson County Property Taxes

Jackson County, Tennessee

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

34% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$56/mo escrow

#45 of 95 counties in Tennessee

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.50%

vs. Tennessee Avg34% below
vs. National Avg75.1% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$135,200

State avg $201,611

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$874

$73/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$574

$48/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#45

of 95 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Jackson County, Tennessee

Jackson County has very low taxes

Jackson County's 0.496% effective tax rate falls in the bottom 20% nationally, well shy of the 0.71% national median. Residents pay only $671 annually—one-quarter the national median of $2,690.

Below state average but typical

Jackson County's 0.496% rate runs below Tennessee's 0.511% state average, ranking it among the lower-taxed half of the state's 95 counties. The median tax of $671 is $345 below the state median of $1,016.

Lowest taxes in the local cluster

Jackson County's 0.496% effective rate is the lowest among its immediate neighbors, beating Humphreys County (0.479%) slightly and well below Hickman (0.567%) and Houston (0.574%). This rural area enjoys relatively modest tax burdens across the board.

What your $135,200 home costs

Jackson County homeowners with the median-valued property pay approximately $671 in annual property taxes. With mortgage-related expenses, the total tax obligation reaches about $874 per year.

Check if you're overassessed

Even modest tax bills deserve a second look. Jackson County residents can file a free assessment appeal if they believe their property value is overstated.

How Jackson County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Jackson County$671
Tennessee State Average$1,016
National Average$1,924

Jackson County

0.50%

Effective rate

Tennessee Avg

0.50%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Jackson County, Tennessee?
The effective property tax rate in Jackson County, Tennessee is 0.50%. 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 Jackson County?
The median annual property tax payment in Jackson County is $671. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $874, while those without a mortgage pay $574.
How does Jackson County compare to the Tennessee average?
Jackson County's effective tax rate of 0.50% is lower than the Tennessee state average of 0.50%. The median annual property tax in Jackson County is $671, compared to the state average of $1,016.
What is the median home value in Jackson County, Tennessee?
The median home value in Jackson County, Tennessee is $135,200, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Jackson County a low property tax area in Tennessee?
Yes — Jackson County's effective property tax rate of 0.50% is below the Tennessee average of 0.50%. The median annual property tax of $671 is also lower the state average of $1,016, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Jackson County rank for property taxes in Tennessee?
Jackson County ranks #45 out of 95 counties in Tennessee by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.50% and median annual tax of $671, 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.