Henderson County, Kentucky Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Kentucky. Population: 11,872.
The median annual property tax in Henderson County is $1,455, which is 33% higher than the Kentucky state average and 24% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.88% on a median home value of $165,700. Property taxes represent 2.5% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,455
+33% vs State
-24% vs US
Median Home Value
$165,700
+10% vs State
-22% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.88%
+22% vs State
-7% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,734
$145/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,155
$96/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 | $1,455 +4.5% | 0.88% |
| 2022 | $1,392 +5.8% | 0.89% |
| 2021 | $1,316 +7.3% | 0.97% |
| 2020 | $1,226 +7.2% | 0.92% |
| 2019 | $1,144 | 0.89% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.5%
of median household income
Median Income
$58,239
per year
Monthly Tax
$121
per month
Other Counties in Kentucky
Kenton County
Tax: $2,284/yr Rate: 1.00%
Montgomery County
Tax: $1,222/yr Rate: 0.75%
Meade County
Tax: $1,386/yr Rate: 0.71%
Martin County
Tax: $657/yr Rate: 0.77%
Morgan County
Tax: $802/yr Rate: 0.76%
Clay County
Tax: $598/yr Rate: 0.68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Henderson County, Kentucky? ▼
The median annual property tax in Henderson County is $1,455 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.88% on a median home value of $165,700.
How does Henderson County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Henderson County are 24% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.88% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Henderson County? ▼
In Henderson County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,734 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,155. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Henderson County? ▼
Property taxes in Henderson County represent approximately 2.5% of the median household income of $58,239. 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.