Letcher County Property Tax Rate

Kentucky

0.96%effective rate

Letcher County, Kentucky has an effective property tax rate of 0.96%, which is 4% higher than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $67,400, homeowners pay approximately $648 per year in property taxes. Letcher County ranks #4 out of 120 counties in Kentucky for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$648

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$67,400

2024 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

1.55%

Median income: $41,793

State Rank📍

#4

of 120 counties in KY

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$805

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$524

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Letcher County pay on average $281 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Letcher County Compares

Letcher County
0.96%
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 Letcher 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

$2,880

$240/month · Rate: 0.96%

Quick Facts

Population20,808
Owner-Occupied59.2%
National Rank#1219 of 3,135
Median Income$41,793

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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.