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Kentucky property tax: Census indicators

The 2020-2024 American Community Survey reports median yearly real estate taxes of $1,544 and median home value of $205,600 for owner-occupied homes in Kentucky. Their ratio is 0.75 %, 20 % below the national ratio.

Census ratio0.75 %U.S. 0.94 %
Median yearly tax$1,544U.S. $3,119
Median home value$205,600U.S. $332,700
Rank (1 = highest)29 of 51by ratio of medians

Historical Census medians in Kentucky

Owner-occupied housing measure2020-2024 ACS
Median yearly real estate taxes paid$1,544
Median home value$205,600
Ratio of the two medians0.75 %

This table describes survey respondents, not tax on a purchase price. Use an assessor-confirmed yearly bill or estimate in the rental property calculator or cap rate calculator.

Kentucky Census property tax indicators by county

120 counties, highest ratio first. Highest: Campbell County (1.01 %). Lowest: Rockcastle County (0.48 %).

CountyCensus ratioMedian taxMedian home value
Campbell County1.01 %$2,556$252,000
Harlan County0.99 %$732$73,700
Kenton County0.98 %$2,395$244,400
Letcher County0.96 %$648$67,400
Bracken County0.92 %$1,149$125,000
Henderson County0.90 %$1,548$171,900
Oldham County0.90 %$3,519$393,100
Union County0.89 %$927$104,500
Boyd County0.88 %$1,156$130,700
Webster County0.88 %$993$112,900
Fayette County0.87 %$2,542$293,500
Greenup County0.87 %$1,171$134,000
Boone County0.86 %$2,372$277,300
Jefferson County0.86 %$2,136$248,400
Daviess County0.84 %$1,675$199,900
Lee County0.84 %$705$83,900
Bullitt County0.83 %$2,050$247,200
Gallatin County0.83 %$1,476$178,200
Mercer County0.83 %$1,672$202,300
Boyle County0.82 %$1,731$209,900
Leslie County0.82 %$563$69,000
Martin County0.82 %$716$86,900
Bell County0.81 %$723$89,000
Henry County0.81 %$1,611$197,900
Fulton County0.80 %$634$79,100
Pendleton County0.80 %$1,275$159,800
Franklin County0.79 %$1,716$216,600
Nelson County0.79 %$1,891$238,000
Carlisle County0.78 %$945$120,400
Magoffin County0.78 %$694$89,000
Hopkins County0.77 %$1,104$142,800
Monroe County0.77 %$891$115,900
Shelby County0.77 %$2,339$304,800
Carroll County0.76 %$1,070$140,900
Floyd County0.76 %$748$98,700
Anderson County0.75 %$1,697$225,100
McCracken County0.75 %$1,410$188,100
Knott County0.74 %$571$77,000
Ballard County0.73 %$1,065$145,800
Breathitt County0.73 %$510$70,300
Jessamine County0.73 %$1,960$268,100
Madison County0.73 %$1,698$232,000
Montgomery County0.73 %$1,265$172,200
Lincoln County0.72 %$1,066$147,300
Marshall County0.72 %$1,252$173,800
Owen County0.72 %$1,220$168,700
Bourbon County0.71 %$1,627$229,300
Clark County0.71 %$1,451$205,800
Lawrence County0.71 %$793$111,700
Owsley County0.71 %$570$80,100
Clay County0.70 %$634$90,700
Perry County0.70 %$643$91,800
Woodford County0.70 %$2,108$299,700
Garrard County0.69 %$1,422$204,900
Marion County0.69 %$1,157$168,100
Pike County0.69 %$772$112,000
Taylor County0.69 %$1,202$174,200
Barren County0.68 %$1,212$178,000
Grant County0.68 %$1,432$209,500
Meade County0.68 %$1,408$207,900
Estill County0.67 %$799$119,500
Hickman County0.67 %$779$115,700
Metcalfe County0.67 %$743$110,200
Graves County0.66 %$970$147,800
Hancock County0.66 %$930$141,200
Hardin County0.66 %$1,480$225,800
Harrison County0.66 %$1,328$202,100
Hart County0.66 %$965$146,000
Johnson County0.66 %$792$120,200
Knox County0.66 %$779$118,700
Morgan County0.66 %$780$118,200
Scott County0.66 %$1,908$288,500
Spencer County0.66 %$2,188$330,000
Trimble County0.66 %$1,139$172,000
Washington County0.66 %$1,174$179,200
Bath County0.65 %$850$129,800
Calloway County0.65 %$1,195$183,200
Christian County0.65 %$1,126$173,600
Green County0.65 %$817$125,000
Mason County0.65 %$1,055$161,500
McCreary County0.65 %$554$85,300
Warren County0.65 %$1,668$258,000
Adair County0.64 %$971$150,800
Fleming County0.64 %$866$134,700
Lewis County0.64 %$617$96,000
McLean County0.64 %$954$148,500
Whitley County0.64 %$849$131,800
Lyon County0.63 %$1,196$189,500
Pulaski County0.63 %$1,057$166,900
Jackson County0.62 %$687$111,500
Muhlenberg County0.62 %$790$127,400
Ohio County0.62 %$753$121,400
Powell County0.62 %$875$141,100
Elliott County0.61 %$755$123,500
Livingston County0.61 %$770$125,600
Logan County0.61 %$1,010$164,900
Casey County0.60 %$812$136,300
Larue County0.60 %$1,104$183,500
Simpson County0.60 %$1,371$229,400
Nicholas County0.59 %$729$123,000
Breckinridge County0.58 %$916$156,700
Butler County0.58 %$645$111,100
Crittenden County0.57 %$731$127,300
Grayson County0.57 %$930$164,600
Laurel County0.57 %$906$159,500
Russell County0.57 %$929$163,200
Trigg County0.56 %$1,162$207,700
Wayne County0.56 %$758$135,700
Edmonson County0.55 %$881$160,300
Rowan County0.55 %$885$161,800
Todd County0.55 %$909$166,700
Wolfe County0.55 %$414$75,800
Allen County0.54 %$1,046$192,300
Caldwell County0.54 %$643$118,500
Cumberland County0.54 %$760$141,100
Robertson County0.54 %$893$165,100
Clinton County0.52 %$637$122,200
Menifee County0.51 %$644$125,800
Carter County0.49 %$649$132,800
Rockcastle County0.48 %$596$123,600

Questions

What does the Kentucky Census property tax indicator mean?

It is 0.75 %: median yearly real estate taxes ($1,544) divided by median home value ($205,600) for owner-occupied homes in the 2020-2024 ACS. It is 20 % below the national ratio and ranks 29th among the 50 states and DC. It is not a current tax rate.

Which county in Kentucky has the highest Census ratio?

Campbell County, at 1.01 % (median bill $2,556). The lowest is Rockcastle County, at 0.48 %. These are ratios of survey medians, not applicable county tax rates.

Can this predict tax on a $300,000 rental in Kentucky?

No. A ratio of two survey medians is not a parcel tax rate or the median of individual rates. Ask the property assessor or tax collector for an assessment using the property address, purchase circumstances, exemptions and local levies.

About the data

Census indicator = median real estate taxes paid / median home value for owner-occupied homes. The ratio of two medians is not the median of individual property tax rates. The 2020-2024 survey is historical, excludes rental housing from these measures and carries sampling uncertainty, especially in small counties. It does not provide current levies, reassessment values or a bill for a specific parcel.

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Last updated November 7, 2026.