Lake County Property Taxes
Lake County, Tennessee
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
25.4% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$63/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.71%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$107,000
State avg ▼ $201,611
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$893
$74/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$731
$61/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#93
of 95 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Lake County, Tennessee
Lake County has the highest taxes
Lake County's 0.708% effective tax rate exceeds the national median of 0.71% and ranks in the top 50% of U.S. counties. Despite lower home values, residents pay $758 annually—representing a higher effective burden than much wealthier areas.
Well above Tennessee average
At 0.708%, Lake County's rate far exceeds Tennessee's 0.511% state average, making it one of the highest-taxed counties in the state. The median tax of $758 is $258 below the state average of $1,016 only because homes here are valued much lower at $107,000.
Dramatically higher than neighbors
Lake County's 0.708% effective rate significantly exceeds all neighboring counties: Jackson (0.496%), Humphreys (0.479%), Houston (0.574%), and Hickman (0.567%). This outlier status places unusual pressure on rural residents with modest incomes and property values.
What your $107,000 home costs
Lake County homeowners with the median-valued property pay approximately $758 annually in property taxes. With mortgage-related costs factored in, the total reaches about $893 per year.
Appeal your assessment immediately
Lake County residents face the state's highest effective tax rate and should prioritize assessment challenges. A free appeal with the assessor could reveal overvaluation—especially important in a county with limited property values.
How Lake County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Lake County
0.71%
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.