Leslie County Property Tax Rate

Kentucky

0.82%effective rate

Leslie County, Kentucky has an effective property tax rate of 0.82%, which is 11% lower than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $69,000, homeowners pay approximately $563 per year in property taxes. Leslie County ranks #21 out of 120 counties in Kentucky for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$563

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$69,000

2024 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

1.57%

Median income: $35,934

State Rank📍

#21

of 120 counties in KY

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$1,036

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$489

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Leslie County pay on average $547 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Leslie County Compares

Leslie County
0.82%
Kentucky Average
0.75%
National Average
0.92%

Top Counties in Kentucky

Campbell
1.01%
Harlan
0.99%
Kenton
0.98%
Letcher
0.96%
Bracken
0.92%
Henderson
0.90%
Oldham
0.90%
Union
0.89%

Kentucky Property Tax Exemptions

Available to Leslie County homeowners

General Homestead

$46,350 of assessed value (adjusted biennially)

Homeowners age 65+ or totally disabled

Disabled Veteran

$46,350 of assessed value (same as homestead; adjusted biennially)

Totally disabled veterans

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$2,460

$205/month · Rate: 0.82%

Quick Facts

Population10,079
Owner-Occupied73.5%
National Rank#1529 of 3,135
Median Income$35,934

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 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.