What is the property tax rate in Paducah, KY?

Paducah has an estimated effective property tax rate of 0.82%. On a median home valued at $164,600, homeowners pay approximately $1,351 per year in property taxes.

How does Paducah compare to McCracken County?

Paducah's effective rate of 0.82% is 9% higher than the McCracken County average of 0.75%. The county-wide median annual tax is $1,410, while Paducah homeowners pay an estimated $1,351.

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

Based on Paducah's effective rate of 0.82%, property taxes on a $300,000 home would be approximately $2,460 per year, or about $205 per month.

Paducah Property Tax Rate

McCracken County, Kentucky

0.82%effective rate

Paducah is located in McCracken County, Kentucky. Homeowners in Paducah pay a median of $1,351 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $164,600, resulting in an effective tax rate of 0.82%. This is 9% higher than the McCracken County average of 0.75%.

Effective Tax Rate🏠

0.82%

vs 0.75% county avg

Est. Annual Tax💰

$1,351

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$164,600

2024 estimate

Population📍

26,894

Paducah, KY

How Paducah Compares

Paducah

0.82%

McCracken County Average

0.75%

Kentucky Average

0.75%

National Average

0.92%

About Property Taxes in Paducah

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

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$2,460

$205/month · Rate: 0.82%

McCracken County Property Taxes

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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.