McMinn County Property Taxes

McMinn County, Tennessee

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

30.4% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$59/mo escrow

#6 of 95 counties in Tennessee

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.37%

vs. Tennessee Avg30.4% below
vs. National Avg73.7% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$190,400

State avg $201,611

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$748

$62/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$668

$56/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#6

of 95 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in McMinn County, Tennessee

McMinn County has lowest taxes in the nation

McMinn County's 0.371% effective tax rate ranks in the bottom 5% of all U.S. counties, less than half the national median of 0.96%. The median tax of just $707 is barely a quarter of the national median of $2,690.

Substantially below Tennessee average

McMinn County's 0.371% rate is 27% lower than Tennessee's 0.511% state average, making it one of the lowest-taxed counties in the state. The $707 median tax is about 30% below the state median of $1,016.

Lowest-taxed county in the region

McMinn County's 0.371% effective rate is the lowest among all regional peers, beating McNairy County (0.390%) and Meigs County (0.392%). Its $707 median tax is significantly lower than any neighboring county.

Median home costs just $707 yearly

On a typical McMinn County home worth $190,400, you'll pay approximately $707 in annual property taxes. That's roughly $59 per month—among the lowest tax burdens in America.

Even low-tax counties have assessment issues

Even in a low-tax county like McMinn, some homeowners may be paying more than necessary due to inflated assessments. An appeal is free and could provide meaningful relief on your tax bill.

How McMinn County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

McMinn County$707
Tennessee State Average$1,016
National Average$1,924

McMinn County

0.37%

Effective rate

Tennessee Avg

0.50%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in McMinn County, Tennessee?
The effective property tax rate in McMinn County, Tennessee is 0.37%. 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 McMinn County?
The median annual property tax payment in McMinn County is $707. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $748, while those without a mortgage pay $668.
How does McMinn County compare to the Tennessee average?
McMinn County's effective tax rate of 0.37% is lower than the Tennessee state average of 0.50%. The median annual property tax in McMinn County is $707, compared to the state average of $1,016.
What is the median home value in McMinn County, Tennessee?
The median home value in McMinn County, Tennessee is $190,400, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is McMinn County a low property tax area in Tennessee?
Yes — McMinn County's effective property tax rate of 0.37% is below the Tennessee average of 0.50%. The median annual property tax of $707 is also lower the state average of $1,016, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does McMinn County rank for property taxes in Tennessee?
McMinn County ranks #6 out of 95 counties in Tennessee by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.37% and median annual tax of $707, it falls in the lower 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.