Perry County, Kentucky Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Kentucky. Population: 8,152.
The median annual property tax in Perry County is $661, which is 40% lower than the Kentucky state average and 66% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.73% on a median home value of $90,700. Property taxes represent 1.5% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$661
-40% vs State
-66% vs US
Median Home Value
$90,700
-40% vs State
-57% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.73%
+1% vs State
-23% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$945
$79/mo
Without Mortgage
$458
$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 | $661 -0.8% | 0.73% |
| 2022 | $666 +7.4% | 0.72% |
| 2021 | $620 +1.0% | 0.80% |
| 2020 | $614 +12.0% | 0.78% |
| 2019 | $548 | 0.73% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.5%
of median household income
Median Income
$45,261
per year
Monthly Tax
$55
per month
Other Counties in Kentucky
Barren County
Tax: $1,212/yr Rate: 0.73%
Carlisle County
Tax: $887/yr Rate: 0.85%
Garrard County
Tax: $1,344/yr Rate: 0.72%
Monroe County
Tax: $892/yr Rate: 0.77%
Powell County
Tax: $829/yr Rate: 0.58%
Lyon County
Tax: $1,016/yr Rate: 0.55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Perry County, Kentucky? ▼
The median annual property tax in Perry County is $661 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.73% on a median home value of $90,700.
How does Perry County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Perry County are 66% 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 Perry County? ▼
In Perry County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $945 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $458. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Perry County? ▼
Property taxes in Perry County represent approximately 1.5% of the median household income of $45,261. 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.