Lee County, Kentucky Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Kentucky. Population: 1,955.
The median annual property tax in Lee County is $696, which is 36% lower than the Kentucky state average and 64% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.85% on a median home value of $82,100. Property taxes represent 2.0% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$696
-36% vs State
-64% vs US
Median Home Value
$82,100
-45% vs State
-61% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.85%
+18% vs State
-11% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$923
$77/mo
Without Mortgage
$588
$49/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 | $696 -1.4% | 0.85% |
| 2022 | $706 +8.0% | 0.91% |
| 2021 | $654 +10.3% | 0.88% |
| 2020 | $593 -1.0% | 0.90% |
| 2019 | $599 | 0.95% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.0%
of median household income
Median Income
$34,182
per year
Monthly Tax
$58
per month
Other Counties in Kentucky
Mason County
Tax: $998/yr Rate: 0.63%
Christian County
Tax: $1,065/yr Rate: 0.71%
Trigg County
Tax: $1,065/yr Rate: 0.55%
Robertson County
Tax: $828/yr Rate: 0.67%
Campbell County
Tax: $2,495/yr Rate: 1.06%
Nicholas County
Tax: $679/yr Rate: 0.57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Lee County, Kentucky? ▼
The median annual property tax in Lee County is $696 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.85% on a median home value of $82,100.
How does Lee County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Lee County are 64% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.85% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Lee County? ▼
In Lee County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $923 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $588. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Lee County? ▼
Property taxes in Lee County represent approximately 2.0% of the median household income of $34,182. 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.