Anderson County Property Taxes
Anderson County, Kentucky
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
55.4% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$142/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.80%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$213,200
State avg ▲ $150,167
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,839
$153/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,445
$120/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#93
of 120 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Anderson County, Kentucky
Anderson taxes exceed national average
Anderson County's 0.796% effective tax rate tops the national median of 0.85%, placing it in the upper third of U.S. counties for tax burden. The median annual property tax of $1,698 is 63% higher than the national median of $2,690, though this reflects both higher home values and steeper rates.
Highest-taxed Kentucky county profiled
Anderson County's 0.796% effective rate significantly exceeds Kentucky's state average of 0.719%, ranking among the state's higher-tax jurisdictions. Residents pay a median of $1,698 annually—55% more than the state median of $1,093.
Priciest taxes in central Kentucky
Anderson County's 0.796% rate stands markedly above nearby Woodford, Fayette, and Bourbon counties in the Bluegrass region. This premium reflects both higher property valuations and more aggressive tax rates.
What $213,200 home costs annually
A typical Anderson County home appraised at $213,200 generates approximately $1,698 in annual property taxes. Including mortgage interest, homeowners often see combined annual tax costs approaching $1,839.
High taxes make appeals worthwhile
Anderson County's elevated tax rates make reassessment appeals particularly valuable—even a small percentage reduction yields meaningful savings. Many overassessed homeowners recover $400–$800 annually through successful appeals.
How Anderson County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Anderson County
0.80%
Effective rate
Kentucky Avg
0.73%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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Data updated: March 2026
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.