What is the property tax rate in Elizabethtown, KY?

Elizabethtown has an estimated effective property tax rate of 0.77%. On a median home valued at $223,200, homeowners pay approximately $1,727 per year in property taxes.

How does Elizabethtown compare to Hardin County?

Elizabethtown's effective rate of 0.77% is 17% higher than the Hardin County average of 0.66%. The county-wide median annual tax is $1,480, while Elizabethtown homeowners pay an estimated $1,727.

How much are property taxes in Elizabethtown on a $300,000 home?

Based on Elizabethtown's effective rate of 0.77%, property taxes on a $300,000 home would be approximately $2,310 per year, or about $193 per month.

Elizabethtown Property Tax Rate

Hardin County, Kentucky

0.77%effective rate

Elizabethtown is located in Hardin County, Kentucky. Homeowners in Elizabethtown pay a median of $1,727 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $223,200, resulting in an effective tax rate of 0.77%. This is 17% higher than the Hardin County average of 0.66%.

Effective Tax Rate🏠

0.77%

vs 0.66% county avg

Est. Annual Tax💰

$1,727

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$223,200

2024 estimate

Population📍

31,870

Elizabethtown, KY

How Elizabethtown Compares

Elizabethtown

0.77%

Hardin County Average

0.66%

Kentucky Average

0.75%

National Average

0.92%

About Property Taxes in Elizabethtown

Property taxes in Elizabethtown are collected by Hardin County. Tax exemptions available to Hardin County residents — including homestead, senior, and disability exemptions — also apply to homeowners in Elizabethtown. For detailed information on available exemptions and the county tax collector, see the Hardin County property tax page.

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$2,310

$193/month · Rate: 0.77%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. City-level tax data is derived from Census place-level statistics. Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value. Actual property tax rates may vary based on local taxing jurisdictions, exemptions, and assessment practices. This information is for general reference only and should not be used as a substitute for professional tax advice.