Putnam County, TN property tax
Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20
The median effective property tax rate in Putnam County is 0.53%, below the Tennessee median of 0.55% and below the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $1,299 a year on a home worth $246,800.
- Effective rate
- 0.53%
- Median annual bill
- $1,299
- Median home value
- $246,800
- Rank in Tennessee
- 37of 95
Estimated annual bill by home value
| Home value | Estimated bill | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $1,060 | $88 |
| $300,000 | $1,590 | $133 |
| $400,000 | $2,120 | $177 |
| $500,000 | $2,650 | $221 |
| $750,000 | $3,975 | $331 |
| $1,000,000 | $5,300 | $442 |
Putnam County compared with Tennessee and the US
| Area | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam County | 0.53% | $1,299 | $246,800 |
| Tennessee median | 0.55% | $1,400 | $256,800 |
| United States median | 0.98% | $2,969 | n/a |
Rates and medians: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023 5-year estimates, tables B25103 and B25077. Effective rate is median taxes paid divided by median owner-occupied home value.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Putnam County, TN?
The median effective property tax rate in Putnam County is 0.53% of home value, below the Tennessee median of 0.55% and below the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $1,299 a year on a median home value of $246,800 (Census ACS 2023 5-year).
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Putnam County?
About $2,120 per year at the county's median effective rate of 0.53%, before exemptions. The exact bill depends on the city, school district and special districts that serve the parcel, so treat this as a planning estimate.
How does Putnam County compare with the rest of Tennessee?
Putnam County ranks 37 of 95 Tennessee counties by effective rate. The Tennessee median is 0.55% and the median bill is $1,400.