Wolfe County Property Tax Rate

Kentucky

0.55%effective rate

Wolfe County, Kentucky has an effective property tax rate of 0.55%, which is 40% lower than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $75,800, homeowners pay approximately $414 per year in property taxes. Wolfe County ranks #112 out of 120 counties in Kentucky for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$414

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$75,800

2024 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

1.36%

Median income: $30,417

State Rank📍

#112

of 120 counties in KY

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$941

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$338

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Wolfe County pay on average $603 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Wolfe County Compares

Wolfe County
0.55%
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 Wolfe 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

$1,650

$138/month · Rate: 0.55%

Quick Facts

Population6,443
Owner-Occupied64.4%
National Rank#2448 of 3,135
Median Income$30,417

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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.