Blount County, Alabama Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Alabama. Population: 17,473.
The median annual property tax in Blount County is $508, which is 1% lower than the Alabama state average and 74% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.30% on a median home value of $169,700. Property taxes represent 0.8% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$508
-1% vs State
-74% vs US
Median Home Value
$169,700
+13% vs State
-20% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.30%
-12% vs State
-68% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$598
$50/mo
Without Mortgage
$422
$35/mo
Homeowners with a mortgage typically own higher-valued properties, which can result in higher tax bills.
Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $508 +9.5% | 0.30% |
| 2022 | $464 +11.5% | 0.29% |
| 2021 | $416 -0.7% | 0.30% |
| 2020 | $419 +5.0% | 0.31% |
| 2019 | $399 | 0.31% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
0.8%
of median household income
Median Income
$61,096
per year
Monthly Tax
$42
per month
Other Counties in Alabama
Cherokee County
Tax: $643/yr Rate: 0.39%
Lee County
Tax: $1,183/yr Rate: 0.50%
Lauderdale County
Tax: $697/yr Rate: 0.38%
Lawrence County
Tax: $459/yr Rate: 0.30%
Colbert County
Tax: $604/yr Rate: 0.37%
Lowndes County
Tax: $329/yr Rate: 0.41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Blount County, Alabama? ▼
The median annual property tax in Blount County is $508 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.30% on a median home value of $169,700.
How does Blount County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Blount County are 74% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.30% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Blount County? ▼
In Blount County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $598 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $422. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Blount County? ▼
Property taxes in Blount County represent approximately 0.8% of the median household income of $61,096. The national benchmark is generally 2-4% of household income.
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Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Property tax data reflects median amounts paid by homeowners. Effective rates are calculated as median tax divided by median home value.