White County Property Taxes

White County, Tennessee

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

20.4% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$67/mo escrow

#20 of 95 counties in Tennessee

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.43%

vs. Tennessee Avg20.4% below
vs. National Avg69.9% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$190,200

State avg $201,611

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$919

$77/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$709

$59/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#20

of 95 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in White County, Tennessee

White County offers national advantage

White County's effective tax rate of 0.425% ranks among the lowest nationally and well below the national median of 0.866%. With a median tax of $809, homeowners pay roughly 30% of the national median tax of $2,690.

One of Tennessee's lowest rates

White County's effective rate of 0.425% is the lowest among all featured counties and well below Tennessee's state average of 0.511%. Its median tax of $809 is 20% lower than the state average of $1,016, making it highly competitive statewide.

Most tax-friendly in the region

White County's 0.425% rate beats all neighboring counties: Warren (0.447%), Washington (0.552%), Wayne (0.539%), and Weakley (0.541%). It stands as the clear tax leader in this regional cluster.

A $190,200 home costs $809

The typical White County homeowner with a median-valued property of $190,200 pays approximately $809 in annual property taxes. That's about $67 per month—among Tennessee's lowest, despite having above-average home values for the region.

Verify your assessed value

Even in low-tax counties, assessed values sometimes drift above market reality, especially if your home hasn't been reassessed in several years. Request a complimentary assessment review from White County's assessor to confirm you're paying fairly.

How White County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

White County$809
Tennessee State Average$1,016
National Average$1,924

White County

0.43%

Effective rate

Tennessee Avg

0.50%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in White County, Tennessee?
The effective property tax rate in White County, Tennessee is 0.43%. 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 White County?
The median annual property tax payment in White County is $809. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $919, while those without a mortgage pay $709.
How does White County compare to the Tennessee average?
White County's effective tax rate of 0.43% is lower than the Tennessee state average of 0.50%. The median annual property tax in White County is $809, compared to the state average of $1,016.
What is the median home value in White County, Tennessee?
The median home value in White County, Tennessee is $190,200, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is White County a low property tax area in Tennessee?
Yes — White County's effective property tax rate of 0.43% is below the Tennessee average of 0.50%. The median annual property tax of $809 is also lower the state average of $1,016, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does White County rank for property taxes in Tennessee?
White County ranks #20 out of 95 counties in Tennessee by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.43% and median annual tax of $809, 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.