Dickson County property tax
Homeowners in Dickson County, Tennessee typically pay about 0.47% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $1,431 on a median home value of $306,400.
Typical effective rate
0.47%
higher than 87% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$1,431
per year
Median home value
$306,400
In TN
#49
of 95 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.47% — 50% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 7% lower than the Tennessee median of 0.50%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $1,458 for mortgaged homes, $1,375 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 49th highest effective rate of 95 ranked Tennessee counties; nationally it sits around the 13th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Dickson County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.47%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Dickson County, TN?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Dickson County is 0.47% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($1,431) divided by the median home value ($306,400) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Dickson County?
The median owner-occupied home in Dickson County is valued at $306,400, and the median real estate tax paid is $1,431 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $1,458, versus $1,375 for homes without one.
How does Dickson County compare to the rest of Tennessee?
Dickson County's effective rate is 7% lower than the Tennessee median, ranking 49th of 95 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Tennessee counties
Counties ranked closest to Dickson County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Tennessee counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | Lewis County | 0.48% | $824 |
| 47 | Robertson County | 0.47% | $1,577 |
| 48 | Cheatham County | 0.47% | $1,582 |
| 50 | Smith County | 0.47% | $1,136 |
| 51 | Hickman County | 0.46% | $1,038 |
| 52 | Decatur County | 0.46% | $644 |
Official data & resources for Dickson County
- Dickson County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Dickson County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Dickson County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.