Christian County, Kentucky Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Kentucky. Population: 13,394.
The median annual property tax in Christian County is $1,065, which is 3% lower than the Kentucky state average and 45% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.71% on a median home value of $149,200. Property taxes represent 2.0% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,065
-3% vs State
-45% vs US
Median Home Value
$149,200
-1% vs State
-29% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.71%
-1% vs State
-25% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,244
$104/mo
Without Mortgage
$864
$72/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 | $1,065 +4.3% | 0.71% |
| 2022 | $1,021 +3.9% | 0.72% |
| 2021 | $983 +2.8% | 0.79% |
| 2020 | $956 +3.5% | 0.79% |
| 2019 | $924 | 0.79% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.0%
of median household income
Median Income
$54,190
per year
Monthly Tax
$89
per month
Other Counties in Kentucky
Owsley County
Tax: $562/yr Rate: 0.70%
Calloway County
Tax: $1,215/yr Rate: 0.67%
Gallatin County
Tax: $1,368/yr Rate: 0.81%
Menifee County
Tax: $558/yr Rate: 0.50%
Magoffin County
Tax: $643/yr Rate: 0.73%
Hart County
Tax: $935/yr Rate: 0.75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Christian County, Kentucky? ▼
The median annual property tax in Christian County is $1,065 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.71% on a median home value of $149,200.
How does Christian County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Christian County are 45% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.71% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Christian County? ▼
In Christian County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,244 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $864. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Christian County? ▼
Property taxes in Christian County represent approximately 2.0% of the median household income of $54,190. 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.