Ballard County Property Taxes
Ballard County, Kentucky
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
2.4% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$89/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.80%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$132,900
State avg ▼ $150,167
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,243
$104/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$782
$65/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#94
of 120 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Ballard County, Kentucky
Ballard taxes above national norm
Ballard County's 0.803% effective tax rate exceeds the national median of 0.85%, placing it squarely in the upper tier of American counties for property tax burden. The median annual tax of $1,067 remains well below the national median of $2,690, reflecting lower home values despite higher rates.
Above Kentucky state average
At 0.803%, Ballard County's effective rate surpasses Kentucky's state average of 0.719%, ranking it among the state's higher-tax counties. Homeowners pay a median of $1,067 compared to the state median of $1,093, remaining close to the statewide benchmark.
Steepest rate in far-western region
Ballard County's 0.803% rate edges out most western Kentucky neighbors, though it trails Anderson County's 0.796%—making it effectively tied for the region's highest burden. Residents in nearby Graves and Hickman counties face similar pressures.
What $132,900 home costs annually
A median Ballard County home valued at $132,900 generates approximately $1,067 in annual property taxes. With mortgage and insurance included, effective annual tax costs reach about $1,243.
Reassessment can ease burden
Ballard County's above-average tax rates make assessment accuracy especially important for homeowners. Requesting a professional reappraisal or filing a timely appeal can reduce tax bills by several hundred dollars.
How Ballard County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Ballard 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.