Barren County, Kentucky Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Kentucky. Population: 11,711.
The median annual property tax in Barren County is $1,212, which is 11% higher than the Kentucky state average and 37% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.73% on a median home value of $166,900. Property taxes represent 2.5% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,212
+11% vs State
-37% vs US
Median Home Value
$166,900
+11% vs State
-21% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.73%
+1% vs State
-23% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,359
$113/mo
Without Mortgage
$989
$82/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 | $1,212 +4.4% | 0.73% |
| 2022 | $1,161 +11.2% | 0.74% |
| 2021 | $1,044 +8.0% | 0.77% |
| 2020 | $967 +3.6% | 0.76% |
| 2019 | $933 | 0.74% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.5%
of median household income
Median Income
$49,171
per year
Monthly Tax
$101
per month
Other Counties in Kentucky
Adair County
Tax: $922/yr Rate: 0.68%
Hopkins County
Tax: $1,057/yr Rate: 0.82%
Oldham County
Tax: $3,454/yr Rate: 0.92%
Hart County
Tax: $935/yr Rate: 0.75%
Boyd County
Tax: $1,233/yr Rate: 0.98%
Magoffin County
Tax: $643/yr Rate: 0.73%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Barren County, Kentucky? ▼
The median annual property tax in Barren County is $1,212 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.73% on a median home value of $166,900.
How does Barren County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Barren County are 37% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.73% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Barren County? ▼
In Barren County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,359 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $989. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Barren County? ▼
Property taxes in Barren County represent approximately 2.5% of the median household income of $49,171. 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.