Jackson County, Kentucky Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Kentucky. Population: 3,998.
The median annual property tax in Jackson County is $683, which is 38% lower than the Kentucky state average and 64% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.64% on a median home value of $107,000. Property taxes represent 1.6% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$683
-38% vs State
-64% vs US
Median Home Value
$107,000
-29% vs State
-49% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.64%
-11% vs State
-33% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$902
$75/mo
Without Mortgage
$559
$47/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 | $683 +12.5% | 0.64% |
| 2022 | $607 +7.6% | 0.60% |
| 2021 | $564 +12.8% | 0.70% |
| 2020 | $500 -20.9% | 0.60% |
| 2019 | $632 | 0.72% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.6%
of median household income
Median Income
$41,410
per year
Monthly Tax
$57
per month
Other Counties in Kentucky
Greenup County
Tax: $1,273/yr Rate: 0.94%
Green County
Tax: $752/yr Rate: 0.63%
Carter County
Tax: $622/yr Rate: 0.49%
McLean County
Tax: $984/yr Rate: 0.68%
Clinton County
Tax: $627/yr Rate: 0.55%
Bath County
Tax: $817/yr Rate: 0.73%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Jackson County, Kentucky? ▼
The median annual property tax in Jackson County is $683 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.64% on a median home value of $107,000.
How does Jackson County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Jackson County are 64% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.64% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Jackson County? ▼
In Jackson County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $902 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $559. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Jackson County? ▼
Property taxes in Jackson County represent approximately 1.6% of the median household income of $41,410. 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.