Scott County Property Tax Rate

Kentucky

0.66%effective rate

Scott County, Kentucky has an effective property tax rate of 0.66%, which is 28% lower than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $288,500, homeowners pay approximately $1,908 per year in property taxes. Scott County ranks #72 out of 120 counties in Kentucky for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$1,908

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$288,500

2024 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

2.24%

Median income: $85,158

State Rank📍

#72

of 120 counties in KY

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$2,057

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$1,533

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Scott County pay on average $524 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Scott County Compares

Scott County
0.66%
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%

Historical Property Tax Trends

YearMedian TaxMedian Home ValueEffective Rate
2020$1,442$197,9000.73%
2021$1,523$208,8000.73%
2022$1,674$240,8000.70%
2023$1,800$264,2000.68%
2024$1,908$288,5000.66%

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

Kentucky Property Tax Exemptions

Available to Scott 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

$1,980

$165/month · Rate: 0.66%

Quick Facts

Population59,536
Owner-Occupied68.5%
National Rank#2034 of 3,135
Median Income$85,158

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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.