Union County is located in eastern Tennessee, in the Ridge-and-Valley region just north of Knoxville and along the Kentucky border. Established in 1850 from portions of Grainger, Claiborne, and Knox counties, it developed historically around small farming communities and local trade routes serving the Clinch River Valley. The county is small in population, with a rural character and low-density settlement patterns. Its landscape is defined by parallel ridges, narrow valleys, and waterways that support agriculture, pastureland, and forested areas. The economy centers on farming, small businesses, and employment tied to the broader Knoxville metropolitan area through commuting and regional services. Cultural life reflects East Tennessee traditions, including community events, churches, and outdoor recreation associated with nearby rivers and lakes. The county seat is Maynardville.

Union County Local Demographic Profile

Union County is located in East Tennessee, part of the Knoxville metropolitan region and the Ridge-and-Valley Appalachian area. The county seat is Maynardville, and local government information is published on the Union County official website.

Population Size

According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts profile for Union County, Tennessee, Union County’s population size is reported by the Census Bureau (including the most recent available annual estimate and the decennial census count). QuickFacts is the standard Census Bureau county profile for current and historical population totals.

Age & Gender

According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts profile for Union County, Tennessee, county-level age structure is presented as shares of the population in major age groups (including under 18 and 65 and older), and gender is provided as the percent female (with male implied as the remainder). These figures come from the Census Bureau’s county demographic tabulations derived from the American Community Survey and other Census Bureau programs.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts profile for Union County, Tennessee, Union County’s racial composition is reported across standard Census race categories (e.g., White, Black or African American, Asian, American Indian and Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, Two or More Races), and ethnicity is reported separately as Hispanic or Latino (of any race). QuickFacts presents these as percentages of the total population.

Household & Housing Data

According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts profile for Union County, Tennessee, household and housing indicators for Union County include:

  • Total households and persons per household
  • Owner-occupied housing rate (homeownership)
  • Median value of owner-occupied housing units
  • Median selected monthly owner costs (with and without a mortgage) and median gross rent
  • Housing unit counts and related housing characteristics commonly used for local planning

For additional county planning and administrative context, the State of Tennessee’s official website and the Union County government website provide local government and service information alongside published county documents.

Data availability note: The Census Bureau provides Union County demographic, household, and housing statistics through QuickFacts and associated Census Bureau survey programs; this profile summarizes the county-level categories reported there without adding non-Census estimates.

Email Usage

Union County, Tennessee is a largely rural Appalachian county where dispersed settlement patterns and mountainous terrain can increase last‑mile network costs and contribute to uneven broadband availability, shaping reliance on email and other online communication.

Direct county-level email usage statistics are not published; email adoption is commonly inferred from household internet and device access. The most consistent proxies come from the U.S. Census Bureau (American Community Survey), including broadband subscription rates and computer ownership, which indicate the share of residents positioned to use email routinely. Age structure also affects email adoption: older populations tend to have lower rates of home broadband and device use than working-age households, reducing overall email uptake even when mobile connectivity is present. Gender distribution is generally a weaker predictor than age and access; county-level differences in email use by gender are not typically reported in public datasets.

Connectivity limitations are reflected in rural service footprints and reported broadband availability and technology mix, summarized in the FCC National Broadband Map, which is commonly used to identify unserved/underserved areas and infrastructure constraints influencing digital communication.

Mobile Phone Usage

Union County is in East Tennessee, north of Knoxville, and includes a mix of small towns (Maynardville is the county seat) and low-density rural areas. The county lies within the Ridge-and-Valley Appalachians, where parallel ridges and valleys can create line-of-sight constraints for radio propagation. Compared with Tennessee’s urban counties, Union County’s lower population density and rugged terrain tend to increase the cost per covered household for cellular infrastructure, which can affect network availability and the quality of service in outlying areas.

Key limitation on county-specific measurement

County-level metrics that separate mobile network availability (where service is offered) from mobile adoption (who subscribes/uses) are not consistently published in a single dataset. The most detailed, regularly updated public sources for availability are federal coverage datasets; the most widely used sources for adoption are survey-based estimates that are often published at broader geographies or for “internet subscription” rather than “mobile-only” use. Statements below use county-appropriate sources and explicitly note where only statewide or broader-area indicators are available.

Mobile network availability (coverage): 4G LTE and 5G

Primary availability sources: the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) publishes provider-reported mobile broadband coverage and derived availability statistics, including county views through mapping and data downloads.

  • 4G LTE availability: In Tennessee, LTE coverage is broadly present along major highways and population centers, with more variable service quality in mountainous/ridge terrain and low-density areas. County-specific LTE coverage can be inspected using the FCC’s mobile broadband map layers rather than household survey data. The most direct public reference is the FCC National Broadband Map mobile view, which allows location-by-location checks in Union County and supports layer toggles by technology and provider: FCC National Broadband Map.
  • 5G availability: 5G is present in Tennessee primarily in and around larger metro areas and along some travel corridors; in rural counties, 5G availability is often patchier and frequently delivered via low-band spectrum that improves reach but not always peak speeds. For Union County, the FCC map provides the authoritative public, location-level view of where 5G is reported as available (by provider and technology type): FCC mobile broadband availability layers.
  • Important distinction (availability vs adoption): FCC coverage layers indicate where providers report service, not whether residents subscribe, have compatible devices, or experience consistent indoor performance. Provider-reported coverage may overstate real-world performance in rugged terrain; the FCC map is the official reference point but remains an availability dataset rather than an adoption measure.

Household adoption and mobile penetration/access indicators (actual use/subscription)

County-specific “mobile penetration” in the sense of active mobile subscriptions per person is not typically published at the county level in a standardized public series. The most relevant public adoption indicators for a county generally come from federal household surveys that measure internet access and device availability.

  • Household internet subscription and device indicators: The U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS) provides county-level estimates on household computer ownership and internet subscription types, including categories such as cellular data plans. These tables support separating “service offered in the area” from “households that report subscribing.” Union County’s estimates can be accessed through the Census Bureau’s data tools and ACS subject tables: Census.gov data tables (ACS).
    • Interpretation: ACS device/subscription measures reflect reported household access (adoption). They do not measure signal quality or network availability.
  • State-level context on broadband adoption: Tennessee broadband planning materials often summarize adoption challenges (cost, skills, device access) more than county-by-county cellular subscription rates. The state’s broadband office and related state resources provide context and program reporting relevant to rural counties: Tennessee broadband initiatives (TNECD).
  • County-level administrative sources: County government sources can provide planning context (infrastructure priorities, road corridors, public facilities) but generally do not publish standardized mobile adoption statistics. Official county reference: Union County, Tennessee official website.

Mobile internet usage patterns: 4G vs 5G and fixed wireless interactions

What can be stated with county-appropriate sourcing:

  • Availability-driven usage: In rural East Tennessee counties, mobile internet use often follows availability patterns—LTE is typically the baseline mobile broadband layer, with 5G concentrated where providers have upgraded sites and backhaul. The FCC map provides the most defensible way to describe where LTE/5G are reported as available in Union County at the address/road-segment level: FCC broadband map mobile coverage.
  • Mobile as a primary connection (adoption indicator): The ACS includes “cellular data plan” subscription categories, which is the main public survey-based method to identify households relying on cellular service for internet access at the county level. Union County’s specific distribution across subscription categories is available through ACS tables in Census.gov rather than a separate county mobile-penetration report: ACS internet subscription tables (Census.gov).

What cannot be stated definitively at the county level from standard public datasets:

  • The share of Union County residents using 4G vs 5G on-device day-to-day (usage mode share) is not consistently published publicly at the county level. Provider analytics and third-party measurement exist but are not standardized public references for county adoption.

Common device types: smartphones vs other devices

County-level device-type distributions are best derived from the ACS, which includes measures for:

  • Smartphone access (via “cellular data plan” and device ownership context): The ACS reports household device ownership (desktop/laptop/tablet) and internet subscription types. While ACS does not always isolate “smartphone ownership” as a standalone device class in the same way as some private surveys, it does provide county-level indicators closely tied to smartphone-based access (cellular data plan subscriptions) and overall computing devices. Union County-specific figures can be retrieved from ACS tables: ACS computer and internet access tables (Census.gov).
  • Non-smartphone mobile devices: Public county-level reporting that distinguishes basic phones from smartphones is limited. Most official public datasets focus on household internet subscriptions and general device categories rather than handset class.

Demographic and geographic factors influencing mobile usage in Union County

Geographic factors (connectivity/availability):

  • Terrain: Ridge-and-valley topography can reduce coverage consistency, especially indoors and in hollows/valleys distant from towers. This influences availability and quality more than adoption statistics and is typically reflected indirectly in coverage maps rather than household surveys. FCC location-level coverage remains the primary standardized public reference: FCC coverage mapping.
  • Population density and settlement pattern: Dispersed housing increases the cost per user for new sites and backhaul, which can slow upgrades in less-populated areas relative to metro counties.

Demographic and socioeconomic factors (adoption):

  • Income, age, and education: These factors commonly correlate with subscription type (mobile-only vs fixed) and device availability in ACS-based analyses. The ACS provides county-level breakdowns across many demographic variables (though not always cross-tabulated in a way that isolates mobile-only behavior without careful table selection). Union County’s demographic profiles and relevant internet access indicators are available via Census data products: Union County demographic and internet access indicators (Census.gov).

Clear separation summary: availability vs adoption

  • Network availability (supply-side): Best evidenced by the FCC’s provider-reported LTE/5G coverage layers and related availability statistics: FCC National Broadband Map.
  • Household adoption (demand-side): Best evidenced by ACS household survey estimates on internet subscriptions (including cellular data plans) and device ownership, retrievable for Union County: Census.gov (ACS).
  • County-level gaps: Public, standardized county-level statistics on (1) “mobile subscriptions per capita,” (2) “smartphone vs basic phone shares,” and (3) “share of traffic on 4G vs 5G” are not generally available from federal or state sources; adoption is therefore most defensibly described using ACS household subscription/device indicators, while network presence is described using FCC coverage datasets.

Social Media Trends

Union County is a rural county in East Tennessee, northeast of Knoxville, with Maynardville as the county seat and proximity to Norris Lake and the Knoxville commuting sphere. Its population density, older age profile relative to metro areas, and reliance on local networks (schools, churches, civic groups, and small businesses) tend to align social media use with community information-sharing, local events, and marketplace activity rather than large-scale influencer or nightlife-driven patterns.

User statistics (penetration/active use)

  • Local (county-level) social media penetration: No routinely published, statistically robust dataset reports Union County–specific social media penetration or platform shares. County-level estimates typically require proprietary ad-platform reach data (not methodologically comparable to surveys) or modeled small-area estimates (rare for platform use).
  • Best-available benchmark (Tennessee / U.S. context):
  • County context implication: Rural counties in the Appalachian/Upper East Tennessee region often show heavier reliance on mobile connectivity and local Facebook-based information networks; this aligns with national rural–urban digital-use differences documented across Pew internet research. Source: Pew Research Center: Internet & Technology research.

Age group trends (who uses social media most)

Based on U.S. adult survey patterns (used as the standard reference due to lack of county-specific polling):

  • Highest overall social media usage: Ages 18–29 (highest adoption across platforms).
  • Next highest: Ages 30–49, typically high usage with more Facebook/Instagram and increasing YouTube use.
  • Moderate: Ages 50–64, generally strong Facebook and YouTube presence.
  • Lowest but still substantial: Ages 65+, with Facebook and YouTube most common among platforms. Source for age patterns by platform: Pew Research Center platform-by-age estimates.

Gender breakdown

Using U.S. survey patterns as the most reliable benchmark:

  • Women tend to report higher use of Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest.
  • Men tend to report higher use of YouTube and Reddit.
  • TikTok usage is often similar by gender in topline measures, with differences more pronounced by age than gender. Source: Pew Research Center: Social Media Fact Sheet.

Most-used platforms (benchmarks with percentages)

No official Union County platform-share survey is publicly maintained; the most defensible approach is to cite national platform penetration among U.S. adults as a comparative baseline:

Behavioral trends (engagement patterns and preferences)

Patterns below summarize widely observed U.S. behaviors that tend to be amplified in rural/local-information settings like Union County:

  • Community information and local networks: Facebook Groups and local Pages commonly function as hubs for school updates, church/civic announcements, weather and road conditions, and neighborhood recommendations (high commenting and sharing relative to other platforms).
  • Video as a primary format: YouTube’s high adoption supports “how-to,” news clips, sports highlights, and entertainment viewing; engagement skews toward longer viewing sessions rather than frequent posting. Source: Pew Research Center platform adoption.
  • Short-form video growth among younger users: TikTok and Instagram Reels use is concentrated among younger adults and teens; engagement tends to be high-frequency viewing with algorithm-driven discovery rather than local follow-based feeds. Source: Pew Research Center: Teens, Social Media and Technology.
  • Messaging and “private social” behavior: A significant share of social interaction occurs in direct messages and group chats rather than public posting, a trend documented in platform research and supported by broader digital communication studies. Source: Pew Research Center: Internet & Technology.
  • Marketplace-oriented activity: In smaller counties, buy/sell/trade activity and local service referrals are commonly concentrated on Facebook (Marketplace and Groups), reflecting practical utility-driven usage rather than brand-following behavior.

Family & Associates Records

Union County, Tennessee maintains family and associate-related public records primarily through state and county offices. Vital records (birth and death certificates) are maintained by the Tennessee Department of Health, Office of Vital Records; Union County residents may also use the local county health department for certain services and guidance on ordering certificates. Marriage records are typically available through the county clerk, and may be searchable through county or state resources. Adoption records are generally handled through Tennessee courts and state vital records systems rather than routine county public indexes.

Public-facing databases for associate-related records include property and tax records and court dockets. Land records (deeds, liens) are recorded by the Union County Register of Deeds, and local tax information is commonly provided through the Union County Trustee and Property Assessor.

Access occurs online via official county portals and in person at the relevant office during business hours. Key county sources include the Union County Government site and its directory, the Tennessee Vital Records program, and the Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts for court system information.

Privacy restrictions apply: Tennessee limits access to certain vital records (notably birth certificates) to eligible requesters; adoption records are typically confidential and accessible only through authorized legal processes. Public records such as recorded deeds and many court filings may be accessible, subject to redactions required by state law (e.g., certain personal identifiers).

Marriage & Divorce Records

Types of records available

  • Marriage licenses (and marriage certificates/returns): Union County issues marriage licenses through the county clerk, and completed licenses are returned for recording to document that a marriage occurred.
  • Divorce records (final decrees and related case filings): Divorce proceedings are maintained as court case records, including the final decree and associated pleadings and orders.
  • Annulments: Annulments are handled as court matters and maintained within court case files; outcomes are reflected in court orders or decrees.

Where records are filed and how they can be accessed

  • Marriage records

    • Filed/maintained by: Union County Clerk (marriage license issuance and local maintenance) and recorded as part of county marriage records.
    • State-level copies/indexing: The Tennessee Office of Vital Records maintains statewide marriage records for certain years and issues certified copies under state rules for vital records.
    • Access methods: In-person requests at the county clerk’s office are standard for local records; certified copies of eligible records may also be requested through Tennessee Vital Records. Older records may also be available through archival or library microfilm/digital collections depending on the period.

  • Divorce and annulment records

    • Filed/maintained by: The Union County court clerk for the court with jurisdiction over the case (commonly the Circuit Court and/or Chancery Court, depending on the filing). The clerk maintains the official case file and docket.
    • State-level copies/indexing: Tennessee maintains certain statewide divorce data through state vital records systems for specified years, but the court file remains the authoritative record.
    • Access methods: Court records are typically accessed by requesting copies from the appropriate court clerk’s office. Some docket information may be available through Tennessee’s court record systems where implemented, while certified copies of a decree are issued by the court clerk that holds the file.

Typical information included in these records

  • Marriage license/record

    • Full legal names of both parties
    • Date and place of marriage license issuance
    • Date and place of marriage ceremony (as returned by the officiant)
    • Officiant’s name/title and signature; witnesses where recorded
    • Ages or dates of birth (varies by era/form)
    • Residences/addresses at time of application (varies)
    • Names of parents may appear on some forms or historical records, depending on the period and format

  • Divorce records (court file and final decree)

    • Names of the parties and case number
    • Filing date, grounds/claims, and procedural history (pleadings, motions, orders)
    • Final decree date and disposition (divorce granted/denied)
    • Orders regarding division of property and debts
    • Orders regarding child custody, visitation, child support, and alimony/spousal support when applicable
    • Name of judge/court and signatures; certification by the clerk for certified copies

  • Annulment records

    • Names of the parties and case number
    • Findings and legal basis for annulment
    • Final order/decree details and date
    • Related orders addressing property, support, or custody issues when applicable

Privacy or legal restrictions

  • Marriage records: Marriage licenses and recorded marriage documents are generally treated as public records at the county level, subject to standard administrative procedures and any redactions required by law for sensitive identifiers.
  • Divorce/annulment court records: Court records are generally public, but specific documents or information may be restricted by statute, court rule, or court order. Common restrictions include:
    • Sealed case materials by judicial order (for example, to protect minors, victims, or confidential information)
    • Confidential financial account numbers and similar identifiers, which may be redacted in copies
    • Records involving adoption, certain juvenile matters, or protective proceedings that become part of a domestic case file may be confidential under Tennessee law and court rules
  • Certified copies and identity requirements: Certified vital records issued by the state (and certified court copies when required by clerk policy) may involve requester identification and statutory eligibility rules, especially for more recent records.

Education, Employment and Housing

Union County is in East Tennessee along the Kentucky border, northwest of Knoxville and part of the broader Knoxville–Sevierville–La Follette commuting region. The county is predominantly rural with small-town development concentrated around Maynardville and corridors along state highways. Population size and most community indicators are commonly reported through the U.S. Census Bureau and statewide education and labor dashboards; where county-specific metrics are not consistently published in a single place (for example, school-level student–teacher ratios by year), Tennessee Department of Education and federal survey summaries serve as the primary proxies.

Education Indicators

Public schools (count and names)

Union County Schools (the county school district) operates a small set of public schools serving K–12. A current directory and school list is maintained by the district at the Union County Schools website.
Commonly listed schools in the district include:

  • Union County High School (Maynardville)
  • Union County Career & Technical Education (CTE) center (program site referenced by the district)
  • Union County Middle School
  • H. Maynard Elementary School
  • Big Ridge Elementary School
  • Luttrell Elementary School
    Note: District school rosters can change with consolidations or program relocations; the district directory is the most authoritative, up-to-date listing.

Student–teacher ratios and graduation rates

  • Student–teacher ratio (proxy): County-level ratios are typically consistent with rural East Tennessee public districts and generally fall in the mid-to-high teens (students per teacher) when reported through federal school-district profiles. The most consistently accessible source for district staffing and enrollment is the NCES district profile (Common Core of Data) for Union County Schools.
  • Graduation rate: Tennessee reports cohort graduation rates annually for districts and high schools through the state accountability system. District and school graduation rates for Union County are published via the Tennessee Department of Education report card and accountability releases (most recent year available in the state’s district/school report card interface).

Adult educational attainment (countywide)

Adult education levels are reported through the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS). Union County’s attainment profile is typically characterized by:

  • A high share of adults with a high school diploma or GED as the most common credential.
  • A smaller share with a bachelor’s degree or higher than Tennessee’s metro counties, consistent with rural county patterns in East Tennessee.
    The most recent county estimates for “high school graduate or higher” and “bachelor’s degree or higher” are available in ACS tables via data.census.gov (Educational Attainment).

Notable programs (STEM, vocational, AP)

  • Career and Technical Education (CTE): Union County’s secondary programming includes vocational/technical pathways aligned to Tennessee CTE standards (often including offerings such as health science, skilled trades, information technology, or agricultural/business strands, depending on staffing and facilities). District program descriptions are typically posted through the district site.
  • Advanced coursework: Tennessee districts commonly provide Advanced Placement (AP), dual enrollment, or other advanced courses at the high school level where staffing permits. School-level course offerings and AP participation are generally summarized in the state’s report card outputs and school profiles available through the Tennessee Department of Education.
  • Work-based learning: Tennessee’s statewide CTE framework emphasizes work-based learning; county participation is generally documented through district CTE pages and state CTE reporting.

School safety measures and counseling resources

  • Safety: Tennessee public schools operate under state safety planning requirements (including emergency operations planning and coordination with local law enforcement and emergency management). District-specific safety notices, visitor procedures, and emergency communications are typically centralized on district webpages and handbooks, referenced through Union County Schools.
  • Counseling and student supports: School counselors are standard positions in Tennessee public schools, with additional supports often delivered through district student services, school psychologists (shared across rural districts), and partnerships with regional agencies. Publicly posted counseling contacts and student support resources are commonly listed on individual school pages within the district site; county-level resource and mental health referral pathways are also referenced through state education guidance at the Tennessee Department of Education.

Employment and Economic Conditions

Unemployment rate (most recent year available)

Union County’s unemployment is tracked monthly and annually by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Local Area Unemployment Statistics. The most recent county unemployment rate (annual average and latest month) is published in the BLS LAUS program and commonly mirrored in Tennessee county labor force releases.

Major industries and employment sectors

Employment in Union County and the surrounding labor shed is typically concentrated in:

  • Education and health services (public schools, regional healthcare access points, and commuting to larger hospitals in Knox County)
  • Retail trade and accommodation/food services (local services plus spillover tied to regional tourism corridors)
  • Manufacturing and construction (often via commuting to nearby counties with larger industrial bases)
  • Public administration (county government, public safety)
    County sector composition is most consistently summarized using ACS “Industry by occupation” tables through data.census.gov.

Common occupations and workforce breakdown

Typical occupational groups reported for Union County include:

  • Management/business/science/arts (often lower share than metro counties)
  • Service occupations
  • Sales and office
  • Natural resources/construction/maintenance
  • Production/transportation/material moving
    The most recent occupational distribution is available in ACS occupation tables via data.census.gov (Occupation).

Commuting patterns and mean commute time

  • Commuting pattern: A substantial share of the workforce commutes out of county, particularly toward Knox County (Knoxville area) and other nearby employment centers. This reflects the county’s rural residential character and proximity to larger job markets.
  • Mean travel time to work: The county’s mean one-way commute time is reported in ACS commuting tables (commute time, place of work) on data.census.gov. Rural counties in this part of Tennessee commonly fall in the mid‑20s to low‑30s minutes; the ACS county estimate is the definitive value for the most recent 5‑year period.

Local employment versus out-of-county work

ACS “place of work” indicators (including “worked in county of residence” vs. “worked outside county”) provide the standard measure. Union County’s profile typically shows more out-of-county commuting than self-contained employment, reflecting limited large-employer concentration locally and stronger job density in adjacent counties. The most recent breakdown is accessible via ACS commuting tables at data.census.gov.

Housing and Real Estate

Homeownership rate and rental share

Union County is characterized by a high homeownership share relative to urban Tennessee counties, with a smaller rental market largely centered in/near Maynardville and along primary road corridors. The definitive homeownership and renter-occupied percentages are reported in ACS housing tenure tables through data.census.gov.

Median property values and recent trends

  • Median home value: The median value of owner-occupied housing units is reported by ACS and can be tracked over time (5‑year estimates) via data.census.gov.
  • Recent trend (proxy): Like much of East Tennessee, Union County experienced post‑2020 appreciation driven by regional in-migration and constrained housing supply, followed by slower growth as interest rates rose. County-specific price trends are most directly observed through aggregated market reports (private listings) or assessed value updates, while ACS provides standardized medians.

Typical rent prices

  • Median gross rent: Reported in ACS (median gross rent) at data.census.gov. The rental market is comparatively limited; rents vary by age/quality of stock and proximity to commuter routes into Knox County.

Types of housing

Housing stock is predominantly:

  • Single-family detached homes (including manufactured housing in rural areas)
  • Rural lots and small acreage tracts
  • Small multifamily/apartment properties mainly near town centers and major roads
    ACS housing structure type tables provide the county distribution (single-unit, multi-unit, mobile homes) via data.census.gov.

Neighborhood characteristics (proximity to schools or amenities)

  • Maynardville and nearby corridors tend to have the greatest proximity to schools, county services, and retail.
  • Outlying areas are more rural with larger parcels, fewer sidewalks, and longer drive times to groceries, healthcare, and schools, reflecting the county’s dispersed settlement pattern.

Property tax overview (rate and typical homeowner cost)

  • Tax administration: Property taxes in Tennessee are assessed locally (county and any applicable municipal rates). Union County’s current certified tax rate and reappraisal cycle information are maintained by county offices; county government resources are typically linked through the Union County government website.
  • Typical homeowner cost (proxy): A practical estimate of “typical” annual property tax burden can be derived by combining (1) the county tax rate per $100 of assessed value, (2) Tennessee’s residential assessment ratio (25% of appraised value), and (3) a representative home value (ACS median). Published rates vary by tax year; the certified rate published by the county is the definitive value for current calculations.

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