Lewis County, Kentucky Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Kentucky. Population: 3,875.
The median annual property tax in Lewis County is $558, which is 49% lower than the Kentucky state average and 71% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.65% on a median home value of $86,100. Property taxes represent 1.3% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$558
-49% vs State
-71% vs US
Median Home Value
$86,100
-43% vs State
-59% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.65%
-10% vs State
-32% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$720
$60/mo
Without Mortgage
$452
$38/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 | $558 -0.4% | 0.65% |
| 2022 | $560 -0.9% | 0.67% |
| 2021 | $565 -0.4% | 0.73% |
| 2020 | $567 +12.5% | 0.83% |
| 2019 | $504 | 0.77% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.3%
of median household income
Median Income
$41,632
per year
Monthly Tax
$47
per month
Other Counties in Kentucky
Clinton County
Tax: $627/yr Rate: 0.55%
Carroll County
Tax: $982/yr Rate: 0.76%
McLean County
Tax: $984/yr Rate: 0.68%
Ohio County
Tax: $695/yr Rate: 0.61%
Pendleton County
Tax: $1,246/yr Rate: 0.77%
Menifee County
Tax: $558/yr Rate: 0.50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Lewis County, Kentucky? ▼
The median annual property tax in Lewis County is $558 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.65% on a median home value of $86,100.
How does Lewis County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Lewis County are 71% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.65% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Lewis County? ▼
In Lewis County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $720 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $452. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Lewis County? ▼
Property taxes in Lewis County represent approximately 1.3% of the median household income of $41,632. 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.