Barren County Property Taxes
Barren County, Kentucky
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
10.9% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$101/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.73%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$166,900
State avg ▲ $150,167
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,359
$113/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$989
$82/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#67
of 120 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Barren County, Kentucky
Barren taxes moderate vs. nation
Barren County's 0.726% effective tax rate sits just below the national median of 0.85%, placing it squarely in the middle of American counties. The median annual property tax of $1,212 represents roughly 45% of the national median of $2,690, owing to lower home valuations.
Slightly above Kentucky average
Barren County's 0.726% effective rate marginally exceeds Kentucky's state average of 0.719%, positioning it in the moderate-to-upper range statewide. The median property tax of $1,212 tops the state median of $1,093 by just 11%.
Mid-range taxes for south-central region
Barren County's 0.726% rate falls between Allen County's lower 0.551% and Adair County's 0.684%, making it one of the pricier south-central jurisdictions. Warren County neighbors experience similar tax pressures.
What $166,900 home costs annually
A median Barren County home appraised at $166,900 carries roughly $1,212 in annual property taxes. Homeowners with mortgages typically face combined annual tax and insurance costs near $1,359.
Appeal if you're overvalued
Barren County homeowners should verify their assessment accuracy during the county's revaluation cycle, as small overassessments compound significantly over years. A successful appeal often returns $200–$400 annually to homeowners' pockets.
How Barren County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Barren County
0.73%
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.