Bath County, Kentucky Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Kentucky. Population: 3,453.
The median annual property tax in Bath County is $817, which is 25% lower than the Kentucky state average and 58% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.73% on a median home value of $111,800. Property taxes represent 1.5% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$817
-25% vs State
-58% vs US
Median Home Value
$111,800
-26% vs State
-47% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.73%
+1% vs State
-23% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$958
$80/mo
Without Mortgage
$535
$45/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 | $817 -1.6% | 0.73% |
| 2022 | $830 +9.2% | 0.82% |
| 2021 | $760 +12.3% | 0.87% |
| 2020 | $677 -7.0% | 0.81% |
| 2019 | $728 | 0.81% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.5%
of median household income
Median Income
$54,128
per year
Monthly Tax
$68
per month
Other Counties in Kentucky
Pike County
Tax: $758/yr Rate: 0.73%
Montgomery County
Tax: $1,222/yr Rate: 0.75%
Metcalfe County
Tax: $743/yr Rate: 0.72%
Monroe County
Tax: $892/yr Rate: 0.77%
Fleming County
Tax: $824/yr Rate: 0.72%
Christian County
Tax: $1,065/yr Rate: 0.71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Bath County, Kentucky? ▼
The median annual property tax in Bath County is $817 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.73% on a median home value of $111,800.
How does Bath County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Bath County are 58% 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 Bath County? ▼
In Bath County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $958 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $535. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Bath County? ▼
Property taxes in Bath County represent approximately 1.5% of the median household income of $54,128. 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.