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Scott County

Scott County, Tennessee

Effective Tax Rate

0.53%

Median Annual Tax

$616

How Scott County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Scott County$616
Tennessee State Average$1,016
National Average$1,924

Scott County

0.53%

Effective rate

Tennessee Avg

0.50%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Tax by Mortgage Status

With Mortgage

$842

per year

Without Mortgage

$532

per year

Estimate Your Property Tax

$

Annual Tax

$616

Monthly Escrow

$51

Effective Rate

0.53%

vs. Tennessee State Average▼ 39.4% below
vs. National Average▼ 77.1% below
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Scott County, Tennessee?
The effective property tax rate in Scott County, Tennessee is 0.53%. 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 Scott County?
The median annual property tax payment in Scott County is $616. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $842, while those without a mortgage pay $532.
How does Scott County compare to the Tennessee average?
Scott County's effective tax rate of 0.53% is higher than the Tennessee state average of 0.50%. The median annual property tax in Scott County is $616, compared to the state average of $1,016.
What is the median home value in Scott County, Tennessee?
The median home value in Scott County, Tennessee is $116,800, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
How are property taxes calculated in Tennessee?
Property taxes in Tennessee are calculated based on the assessed value of your property multiplied by the local mill levy (tax rate). The assessed value is determined by your county assessor and may differ from market value. Homeowners may qualify for exemptions such as homestead, senior, veteran, or disability exemptions that can reduce the taxable value. Tax rates vary by county and include levies for schools, municipal services, and special districts.

Counties with Similar Tax Rates

Putnam County(TN)

Rate0.53%
Median Tax$1,299

Tipton County(TN)

Rate0.53%
Median Tax$1,158

Carter County(TN)

Rate0.53%
Median Tax$833

Lawrence County(TN)

Rate0.53%
Median Tax$940
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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.

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