Meade County, Kentucky Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Kentucky. Population: 7,902.
The median annual property tax in Meade County is $1,386, which is 27% higher than the Kentucky state average and 28% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.71% on a median home value of $195,000. Property taxes represent 2.0% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,386
+27% vs State
-28% vs US
Median Home Value
$195,000
+30% vs State
-8% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.71%
-1% vs State
-25% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,585
$132/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,166
$97/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 | $1,386 +3.1% | 0.71% |
| 2022 | $1,344 +5.6% | 0.72% |
| 2021 | $1,273 +3.1% | 0.78% |
| 2020 | $1,235 +0.0% | 0.80% |
| 2019 | $1,235 | 0.80% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.0%
of median household income
Median Income
$70,163
per year
Monthly Tax
$116
per month
Other Counties in Kentucky
Pulaski County
Tax: $1,010/yr Rate: 0.65%
Todd County
Tax: $870/yr Rate: 0.55%
Bell County
Tax: $617/yr Rate: 0.74%
Hart County
Tax: $935/yr Rate: 0.75%
Butler County
Tax: $594/yr Rate: 0.56%
Mason County
Tax: $998/yr Rate: 0.63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Meade County, Kentucky? ▼
The median annual property tax in Meade County is $1,386 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.71% on a median home value of $195,000.
How does Meade County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Meade County are 28% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.71% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Meade County? ▼
In Meade County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,585 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,166. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Meade County? ▼
Property taxes in Meade County represent approximately 2.0% of the median household income of $70,163. 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.