Decatur County, Tennessee Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Tennessee. Population: 3,328.
The median annual property tax in Decatur County is $654, which is 36% lower than the Tennessee state average and 66% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.49% on a median home value of $133,900. Property taxes represent 1.4% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$654
-36% vs State
-66% vs US
Median Home Value
$133,900
-34% vs State
-37% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.49%
-4% vs State
-48% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$721
$60/mo
Without Mortgage
$612
$51/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 | $654 +0.2% | 0.49% |
| 2022 | $653 +20.3% | 0.51% |
| 2021 | $543 +2.1% | 0.52% |
| 2020 | $532 +1.5% | 0.54% |
| 2019 | $524 | 0.53% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.4%
of median household income
Median Income
$46,190
per year
Monthly Tax
$55
per month
Other Counties in Tennessee
Robertson County
Tax: $1,547/yr Rate: 0.52%
Carroll County
Tax: $809/yr Rate: 0.66%
Lauderdale County
Tax: $808/yr Rate: 0.66%
Jefferson County
Tax: $990/yr Rate: 0.47%
Campbell County
Tax: $651/yr Rate: 0.38%
Henderson County
Tax: $732/yr Rate: 0.47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Decatur County, Tennessee? ▼
The median annual property tax in Decatur County is $654 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.49% on a median home value of $133,900.
How does Decatur County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Decatur County are 66% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.49% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Decatur County? ▼
In Decatur County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $721 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $612. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Decatur County? ▼
Property taxes in Decatur County represent approximately 1.4% of the median household income of $46,190. 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.