Boone County Property Taxes
Boone County, Kentucky
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
108% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$189/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.90%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$253,200
State avg ▲ $150,167
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,394
$200/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,922
$160/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#111
of 120 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Boone County, Kentucky
Boone tops nation in tax burden
Boone County's 0.898% effective tax rate substantially exceeds the national median of 0.85%, placing it in the top 30% of U.S. counties for tax burden. The median annual property tax of $2,273 approaches the national median of $2,690, reflecting both high home valuations and aggressive tax rates.
Kentucky's priciest tax jurisdiction
At 0.898%, Boone County's effective rate is the highest among our profiled counties and significantly surpasses Kentucky's state average of 0.719%. Homeowners pay a median of $2,273 annually—108% more than the state median of $1,093—making Boone among the costliest counties statewide.
Steepest burden in greater Cincinnati area
Boone County's 0.898% rate towers above neighboring Campbell and Kenton counties in the Northern Kentucky/Cincinnati metro region. Only Anderson County among our profiled counties approaches Boone's tax intensity.
What $253,200 home costs annually
A median Boone County home valued at $253,200 generates approximately $2,273 in annual property taxes. Including mortgage interest and insurance, homeowners face combined annual costs near $2,394—the highest of our surveyed counties.
High taxes make appeals essential
In Boone County's expensive market, even small percentage reductions in assessed value translate to $300–$500+ in annual savings. Homeowners should prioritize assessment challenges during revaluation cycles, as overassessment is common in rapidly appreciating markets.
How Boone County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Boone County
0.90%
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.