Statewide · Property tax · ACS 2024
Kentucky Property Taxes
The average Kentucky homeowner pays $1,544 a year at an effective rate of 0.75%, 23% below the U.S. average. Compare 120 counties below.
- $1,544
- Avg median tax
- 0.75%
- Effective rate
- #29 of 51
- U.S. rank (burden)
- 120
- Counties
The verdict
The average Kentucky homeowner pays $1,544 a year in property tax, an effective rate of 0.75%, the #29 highest burden of 51 U.S. states.
- $1,544
- Average median tax, 2024
- 0.75%
- Statewide effective rate
- #29 of 51
- U.S. states by tax burden
- 120
- counties measured
Effective rate is the median property tax bill divided by the median home value ($205,600). U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2024.
The average median property tax in Kentucky is $1,544/year, which is 23% below the national average of $1,993. The average effective tax rate is 0.75% on a median home value of $205,600. Taxes range from $414 in Wolfe County to $3,519 in Oldham County.
What This Data Tells Us About Kentucky
The statewide average property tax in Kentucky is $1,544 per year, 23% below the national average of $1,993, based on Census ACS state-level estimates. The statewide effective rate of 0.75% on a median home value of $205,600 reflects how Kentucky's assessment rules and local millage combine at the household level; the 120 counties below show how that varies locally.
Within Kentucky, median annual tax ranges from $414 in Wolfe County (effective rate 0.55%) to $3,519 in Oldham County (effective rate 0.90%). Median home values in Kentucky ($205,600) compared with $227,791 nationally help explain why the same effective rate produces different dollar bills in different states. Within-state variation often tracks local school levies, county bonds, and municipal overlays rather than a single statewide rate.
This page is for informational purposes only and is not tax, legal, or financial advice. Figures describe median homeowner households reported to the Census Bureau, individual bills can differ based on assessed value, exemptions, special districts, and local overlays. Always confirm current rates with your county assessor or a qualified professional before making decisions that rely on these numbers.
State Average vs National Average
How Kentucky compares
Average effective property tax rate vs the national average, ACS 2024.
Kentucky has a higher effective property tax rate than 44% of U.S. states, ranking #29 of 51 for property tax burden.
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Tax Affordability Score
Based on the average effective tax rate of 0.75% compared to the national average of 0.92%. Kentucky has below-average property tax rates, making it a more affordable state for homeowners.
How this score is calculated: a 1-10 scale derived mechanically from the ratio of this state's average effective rate to the national average effective rate (0.92%) - a ratio at or below 0.5× scores 10, a ratio at or above 2.0× scores 1, with a linear scale between. It is a factual comparison of Census figures only, not a recommendation, quality rating, or endorsement of Kentucky or any other state.
All Counties in Kentucky (120)
| County (by tax bill) | Median tax | Eff. rate | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oldham County | $3,519 | 0.90% | $393,100 |
| Campbell County | $2,556 | 1.01% | $252,000 |
| Fayette County | $2,542 | 0.87% | $293,500 |
| Kenton County | $2,395 | 0.98% | $244,400 |
| Boone County | $2,372 | 0.86% | $277,300 |
| Shelby County | $2,339 | 0.77% | $304,800 |
| Spencer County | $2,188 | 0.66% | $330,000 |
| Jefferson County | $2,136 | 0.86% | $248,400 |
| Woodford County | $2,108 | 0.70% | $299,700 |
| Bullitt County | $2,050 | 0.83% | $247,200 |
| Jessamine County | $1,960 | 0.73% | $268,100 |
| Scott County | $1,908 | 0.66% | $288,500 |
| Nelson County | $1,891 | 0.79% | $238,000 |
| Boyle County | $1,731 | 0.82% | $209,900 |
| Franklin County | $1,716 | 0.79% | $216,600 |
| Madison County | $1,698 | 0.73% | $232,000 |
| Anderson County | $1,697 | 0.75% | $225,100 |
| Daviess County | $1,675 | 0.84% | $199,900 |
| Mercer County | $1,672 | 0.83% | $202,300 |
| Warren County | $1,668 | 0.65% | $258,000 |
| Bourbon County | $1,627 | 0.71% | $229,300 |
| Henry County | $1,611 | 0.81% | $197,900 |
| Henderson County | $1,548 | 0.90% | $171,900 |
| Hardin County | $1,480 | 0.66% | $225,800 |
| Gallatin County | $1,476 | 0.83% | $178,200 |
| Clark County | $1,451 | 0.71% | $205,800 |
| Grant County | $1,432 | 0.68% | $209,500 |
| Garrard County | $1,422 | 0.69% | $204,900 |
| McCracken County | $1,410 | 0.75% | $188,100 |
| Meade County | $1,408 | 0.68% | $207,900 |
| Simpson County | $1,371 | 0.60% | $229,400 |
| Harrison County | $1,328 | 0.66% | $202,100 |
| Pendleton County | $1,275 | 0.80% | $159,800 |
| Montgomery County | $1,265 | 0.73% | $172,200 |
| Marshall County | $1,252 | 0.72% | $173,800 |
| Owen County | $1,220 | 0.72% | $168,700 |
| Barren County | $1,212 | 0.68% | $178,000 |
| Taylor County | $1,202 | 0.69% | $174,200 |
| Lyon County | $1,196 | 0.63% | $189,500 |
| Calloway County | $1,195 | 0.65% | $183,200 |
| Washington County | $1,174 | 0.66% | $179,200 |
| Greenup County | $1,171 | 0.87% | $134,000 |
| Trigg County | $1,162 | 0.56% | $207,700 |
| Marion County | $1,157 | 0.69% | $168,100 |
| Boyd County | $1,156 | 0.88% | $130,700 |
| Bracken County | $1,149 | 0.92% | $125,000 |
| Trimble County | $1,139 | 0.66% | $172,000 |
| Christian County | $1,126 | 0.65% | $173,600 |
| Hopkins County | $1,104 | 0.77% | $142,800 |
| Larue County | $1,104 | 0.60% | $183,500 |
| Carroll County | $1,070 | 0.76% | $140,900 |
| Lincoln County | $1,066 | 0.72% | $147,300 |
| Ballard County | $1,065 | 0.73% | $145,800 |
| Pulaski County | $1,057 | 0.63% | $166,900 |
| Mason County | $1,055 | 0.65% | $161,500 |
| Allen County | $1,046 | 0.54% | $192,300 |
| Logan County | $1,010 | 0.61% | $164,900 |
| Webster County | $993 | 0.88% | $112,900 |
| Adair County | $971 | 0.64% | $150,800 |
| Graves County | $970 | 0.66% | $147,800 |
| Hart County | $965 | 0.66% | $146,000 |
| McLean County | $954 | 0.64% | $148,500 |
| Carlisle County | $945 | 0.78% | $120,400 |
| Grayson County | $930 | 0.57% | $164,600 |
| Hancock County | $930 | 0.66% | $141,200 |
| Russell County | $929 | 0.57% | $163,200 |
| Union County | $927 | 0.89% | $104,500 |
| Breckinridge County | $916 | 0.58% | $156,700 |
| Todd County | $909 | 0.55% | $166,700 |
| Laurel County | $906 | 0.57% | $159,500 |
| Robertson County | $893 | 0.54% | $165,100 |
| Monroe County | $891 | 0.77% | $115,900 |
| Rowan County | $885 | 0.55% | $161,800 |
| Edmonson County | $881 | 0.55% | $160,300 |
| Powell County | $875 | 0.62% | $141,100 |
| Fleming County | $866 | 0.64% | $134,700 |
| Bath County | $850 | 0.65% | $129,800 |
| Whitley County | $849 | 0.64% | $131,800 |
| Green County | $817 | 0.65% | $125,000 |
| Casey County | $812 | 0.60% | $136,300 |
| Estill County | $799 | 0.67% | $119,500 |
| Lawrence County | $793 | 0.71% | $111,700 |
| Johnson County | $792 | 0.66% | $120,200 |
| Muhlenberg County | $790 | 0.62% | $127,400 |
| Morgan County | $780 | 0.66% | $118,200 |
| Hickman County | $779 | 0.67% | $115,700 |
| Knox County | $779 | 0.66% | $118,700 |
| Pike County | $772 | 0.69% | $112,000 |
| Livingston County | $770 | 0.61% | $125,600 |
| Cumberland County | $760 | 0.54% | $141,100 |
| Wayne County | $758 | 0.56% | $135,700 |
| Elliott County | $755 | 0.61% | $123,500 |
| Ohio County | $753 | 0.62% | $121,400 |
| Floyd County | $748 | 0.76% | $98,700 |
| Metcalfe County | $743 | 0.67% | $110,200 |
| Harlan County | $732 | 0.99% | $73,700 |
| Crittenden County | $731 | 0.57% | $127,300 |
| Nicholas County | $729 | 0.59% | $123,000 |
| Bell County | $723 | 0.81% | $89,000 |
| Martin County | $716 | 0.82% | $86,900 |
| Lee County | $705 | 0.84% | $83,900 |
| Magoffin County | $694 | 0.78% | $89,000 |
| Jackson County | $687 | 0.62% | $111,500 |
| Carter County | $649 | 0.49% | $132,800 |
| Letcher County | $648 | 0.96% | $67,400 |
| Butler County | $645 | 0.58% | $111,100 |
| Menifee County | $644 | 0.51% | $125,800 |
| Caldwell County | $643 | 0.54% | $118,500 |
| Perry County | $643 | 0.70% | $91,800 |
| Clinton County | $637 | 0.52% | $122,200 |
| Clay County | $634 | 0.70% | $90,700 |
| Fulton County | $634 | 0.80% | $79,100 |
| Lewis County | $617 | 0.64% | $96,000 |
| Rockcastle County | $596 | 0.48% | $123,600 |
| Knott County | $571 | 0.74% | $77,000 |
| Owsley County | $570 | 0.71% | $80,100 |
| Leslie County | $563 | 0.82% | $69,000 |
| McCreary County | $554 | 0.65% | $85,300 |
| Breathitt County | $510 | 0.73% | $70,300 |
| Wolfe County | $414 | 0.55% | $75,800 |
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PlainPropertyTax is rendered directly from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on the Census ACS state-level record for Kentucky. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026-06-09.