10 Counties with the Lowest Property Tax Rates in Kentucky
If you are comparing property taxes across Kentucky, these 10 counties have the lowest effective rates in the state. The lowest-rate county, Rockcastle County, comes in at 0.48% — 0.28% lower than the Kentucky average (0.77%). The statewide effective rate is 0.77%.
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| # | County | Effective Rate | Median Tax | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rockcastle County | 0.48% | $574 | $119,300 |
| 2 | Carter County | 0.49% | $622 | $126,100 |
| 3 | Menifee County | 0.50% | $558 | $111,500 |
| 4 | Caldwell County | 0.52% | $594 | $113,500 |
| 5 | Clinton County | 0.55% | $627 | $114,000 |
| 6 | Allen County | 0.55% | $972 | $176,300 |
| 7 | Todd County | 0.55% | $870 | $157,400 |
| 8 | Rowan County | 0.55% | $862 | $155,900 |
| 9 | Lyon County | 0.55% | $1,016 | $183,600 |
| 10 | Trigg County | 0.55% | $1,065 | $192,000 |
How this ranking is calculated
The effective property tax rate is the median annual property tax paid divided by the median home value in each county, expressed as a percentage. It is the most practical way to compare property tax burden between counties because it neutralizes differences in home values.
Counties with the lowest rates in Kentucky often share a few characteristics: higher home values that compress the percentage even when dollar taxes are high.
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