McLean County, Kentucky Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Kentucky. Population: 2,929.
The median annual property tax in McLean County is $984, which is 10% lower than the Kentucky state average and 49% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.68% on a median home value of $145,600. Property taxes represent 1.4% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$984
-10% vs State
-49% vs US
Median Home Value
$145,600
-3% vs State
-31% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.68%
-6% vs State
-28% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,020
$85/mo
Without Mortgage
$900
$75/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 | $984 +2.5% | 0.68% |
| 2022 | $960 +22.9% | 0.69% |
| 2021 | $781 +3.7% | 0.66% |
| 2020 | $753 +5.8% | 0.67% |
| 2019 | $712 | 0.68% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.4%
of median household income
Median Income
$70,549
per year
Monthly Tax
$82
per month
Other Counties in Kentucky
Kenton County
Tax: $2,284/yr Rate: 1.00%
Carlisle County
Tax: $887/yr Rate: 0.85%
Warren County
Tax: $1,558/yr Rate: 0.64%
Wayne County
Tax: $703/yr Rate: 0.58%
Grayson County
Tax: $896/yr Rate: 0.56%
Lawrence County
Tax: $733/yr Rate: 0.68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in McLean County, Kentucky? ▼
The median annual property tax in McLean County is $984 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.68% on a median home value of $145,600.
How does McLean County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in McLean County are 49% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.68% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in McLean County? ▼
In McLean County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,020 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $900. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in McLean County? ▼
Property taxes in McLean County represent approximately 1.4% of the median household income of $70,549. 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.