Average property tax rates in Kentucky
Across the 120 Kentucky counties we index here, modeled effective rates average about 0.78% (population-weighted), which works out to roughly $1,572 per year on each jurisdiction’s own benchmark before exemptions—open a row for the exact home-value assumption behind that place’s figure.
Summaries here include only counties in the current dataset—not every subdivision in the state.
- Indexed counties
- 120
- Avg. effective rate
- 0.78%
- Population-weighted from indexed county rows in this state.
Avg. modeled annual tax (same basis): $1,572
How this compares nationally
The population-weighted average modeled rate across indexed Kentucky counties is 0.78%. That modeled effective rate is below the broad national band many surveys use for orientation (often roughly 1–1.3% of home value, varying by source and methodology)—local bills still depend on your parcel.
Orientation band (~1–1.3%): broad U.S. survey context. See Tax Foundation — Property taxes as a percentage of owner-occupied housing value (state / local, illustrative national context).
Tools
Ballpark from average rate
Uses a population-weighted average effective rate across the counties we publish for Kentucky. Open a county page for jurisdiction-specific figures.
Your value
Illustrative annual tax
$3,135
Uses the state’s population-weighted average effective rate (0.78%) across indexed counties—not a specific jurisdiction.
Scaled by 0.78% — the population-weighted mean effective rate across indexed county rows in this state (weights fall back to equal per row when population is missing). Not specific to any one jurisdiction.
Not a tax bill, legal estimate, or appeal tool. Exemptions, caps, specials, and assessment rules can change your actual amount; confirm with your assessor or collector.
Counties
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| Adair County | 0.68% | $922 | $134,800 | 19,239 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen County | 0.55% | $972 | $176,300 | 22,037 |
| Anderson County | 0.80% | $1,698 | $213,200 | 24,883 |
| Ballard County | 0.80% | $1,067 | $132,900 | 7,626 |
| Barren County | 0.73% | $1,212 | $166,900 | 45,609 |
| Bath County | 0.73% | $817 | $111,800 | 12,951 |
| Bell County | 0.74% | $617 | $83,000 | 23,051 |
| Boone County | 0.90% | $2,273 | $253,200 | 144,135 |
| Bourbon County | 0.74% | $1,563 | $211,600 | 20,333 |
| Boyd County | 0.98% | $1,233 | $126,300 | 47,777 |
FAQ
Common questions
Statewide orientation for Kentucky—open a county page for parcel-level rules.
What do these Kentucky county pages show?
Each indexed Kentucky county page uses U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year county medians (B25103 / B25077) with an implied effective rate (median tax ÷ median value), plus state statutory and agency references.
Why is the statewide average different from one Kentucky county?
This hub averages population-weighted implied rates across 120 counties using POPESTIMATE2024 (or ACS B01003 where aligned in source data). Each county’s median tax ÷ median value reflects its own housing stock—not your parcel.
When are property taxes due in Kentucky?
Kentucky property tax due dates are set by the county sheriff or collector; many counties emphasize December and spring installments—check your notice.
How should I compare Kentucky counties to the rest of the U.S.?
Kentucky county pages use ACS 2023 medians—align comparisons to the same Census definitions; local assessments, classes (especially in Hawaii), and district millage drive actual bills. See our national context note and Rate Gazetteer’s methodology page.