Greenup County, Kentucky Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Kentucky. Population: 11,754.
The median annual property tax in Greenup County is $1,273, which is 16% higher than the Kentucky state average and 34% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.94% on a median home value of $135,300. Property taxes represent 2.1% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,273
+16% vs State
-34% vs US
Median Home Value
$135,300
-10% vs State
-36% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.94%
+31% vs State
-1% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,804
$150/mo
Without Mortgage
$879
$73/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 | $1,273 +3.2% | 0.94% |
| 2022 | $1,234 +1.0% | 0.93% |
| 2021 | $1,222 +10.0% | 1.01% |
| 2020 | $1,111 -1.7% | 0.97% |
| 2019 | $1,130 | 0.97% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.1%
of median household income
Median Income
$59,613
per year
Monthly Tax
$106
per month
Other Counties in Kentucky
Hancock County
Tax: $935/yr Rate: 0.68%
Carlisle County
Tax: $887/yr Rate: 0.85%
Boyd County
Tax: $1,233/yr Rate: 0.98%
Nelson County
Tax: $1,782/yr Rate: 0.80%
Morgan County
Tax: $802/yr Rate: 0.76%
Mercer County
Tax: $1,553/yr Rate: 0.82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Greenup County, Kentucky? ▼
The median annual property tax in Greenup County is $1,273 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.94% on a median home value of $135,300.
How does Greenup County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Greenup County are 34% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.94% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Greenup County? ▼
In Greenup County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,804 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $879. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Greenup County? ▼
Property taxes in Greenup County represent approximately 2.1% of the median household income of $59,613. 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.