Bell County, Kentucky Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Kentucky. Population: 5,817.
The median annual property tax in Bell County is $617, which is 44% lower than the Kentucky state average and 68% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.74% on a median home value of $83,000. Property taxes represent 1.9% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$617
-44% vs State
-68% vs US
Median Home Value
$83,000
-45% vs State
-61% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.74%
+3% vs State
-22% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,048
$87/mo
Without Mortgage
$552
$46/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 | $617 +3.9% | 0.74% |
| 2022 | $594 +4.0% | 0.77% |
| 2021 | $571 +7.3% | 0.84% |
| 2020 | $532 +12.7% | 0.85% |
| 2019 | $472 | 0.79% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.9%
of median household income
Median Income
$32,403
per year
Monthly Tax
$51
per month
Other Counties in Kentucky
Owen County
Tax: $1,231/yr Rate: 0.75%
Knott County
Tax: $536/yr Rate: 0.72%
Franklin County
Tax: $1,672/yr Rate: 0.84%
Trimble County
Tax: $1,175/yr Rate: 0.68%
Hancock County
Tax: $935/yr Rate: 0.68%
Russell County
Tax: $872/yr Rate: 0.59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Bell County, Kentucky? ▼
The median annual property tax in Bell County is $617 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.74% on a median home value of $83,000.
How does Bell County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Bell County are 68% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.74% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Bell County? ▼
In Bell County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,048 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $552. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Bell County? ▼
Property taxes in Bell County represent approximately 1.9% of the median household income of $32,403. 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.