Bath County Property Taxes
Bath County, Kentucky
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
25.3% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$68/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.73%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$111,800
State avg ▼ $150,167
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$958
$80/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$535
$45/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#71
of 120 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Bath County, Kentucky
Bath taxes below U.S. median
Bath County's 0.731% effective tax rate sits just below the national median of 0.85%, placing it comfortably in the lower-to-moderate tier nationwide. With a median property tax of just $817, residents pay less than one-third the national median of $2,690, reflecting rural home values.
Slightly above Kentucky state average
Bath County's 0.731% effective rate marginally exceeds Kentucky's state average of 0.719%, ranking it in the moderate range statewide. The median property tax of $817 falls 25% below the state median of $1,093, benefiting from lower valuations.
Competitive with northeast Kentucky
Bath County's 0.731% rate closely mirrors nearby counties in the northeastern mountain region, offering residents a moderate tax environment. Rowan and Menifee counties nearby experience comparable tax burdens.
What $111,800 home costs annually
A typical Bath County home valued at $111,800 generates approximately $817 in annual property taxes—among the lowest in our survey. With mortgage and insurance factored in, annual costs reach about $958.
Don't skip assessment reviews
Even in lower-valued Bath County, overassessment can occur, particularly if properties receive improvements or if recent sales suggest higher market values. Filing an appeal during revaluation can still yield meaningful savings.
How Bath County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Bath 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.