Letcher County, Kentucky Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Kentucky. Population: 6,075.
The median annual property tax in Letcher County is $657, which is 40% lower than the Kentucky state average and 66% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.93% on a median home value of $70,500. Property taxes represent 1.6% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$657
-40% vs State
-66% vs US
Median Home Value
$70,500
-53% vs State
-67% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.93%
+29% vs State
-2% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$823
$69/mo
Without Mortgage
$522
$44/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 | $657 +11.7% | 0.93% |
| 2022 | $588 +14.0% | 0.89% |
| 2021 | $516 +5.5% | 0.84% |
| 2020 | $489 +6.5% | 0.89% |
| 2019 | $459 | 0.78% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.6%
of median household income
Median Income
$40,501
per year
Monthly Tax
$55
per month
Other Counties in Kentucky
Cumberland County
Tax: $786/yr Rate: 0.61%
Simpson County
Tax: $1,246/yr Rate: 0.64%
Henry County
Tax: $1,489/yr Rate: 0.82%
Daviess County
Tax: $1,595/yr Rate: 0.86%
Fulton County
Tax: $562/yr Rate: 0.72%
Jessamine County
Tax: $1,889/yr Rate: 0.77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Letcher County, Kentucky? ▼
The median annual property tax in Letcher County is $657 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.93% on a median home value of $70,500.
How does Letcher County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Letcher County are 66% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.93% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Letcher County? ▼
In Letcher County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $823 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $522. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Letcher County? ▼
Property taxes in Letcher County represent approximately 1.6% of the median household income of $40,501. 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.