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Butler County

Butler County, Kentucky

Effective Tax Rate

0.56%

Median Annual Tax

$594

How Butler County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Butler County$594
Kentucky State Average$1,093
National Average$1,924

Butler County

0.56%

Effective rate

Kentucky Avg

0.73%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Tax by Mortgage Status

With Mortgage

$740

per year

Without Mortgage

$439

per year

Estimate Your Property Tax

$

Annual Tax

$594

Monthly Escrow

$49

Effective Rate

0.56%

vs. Kentucky State Average▼ 45.7% below
vs. National Average▼ 77.9% below
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Butler County, Kentucky?
The effective property tax rate in Butler County, Kentucky is 0.56%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Butler County?
The median annual property tax payment in Butler County is $594. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $740, while those without a mortgage pay $439.
How does Butler County compare to the Kentucky average?
Butler County's effective tax rate of 0.56% is lower than the Kentucky state average of 0.73%. The median annual property tax in Butler County is $594, compared to the state average of $1,093.
What is the median home value in Butler County, Kentucky?
The median home value in Butler County, Kentucky is $105,500, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
How are property taxes calculated in Kentucky?
Property taxes in Kentucky are calculated based on the assessed value of your property multiplied by the local mill levy (tax rate). The assessed value is determined by your county assessor and may differ from market value. Homeowners may qualify for exemptions such as homestead, senior, veteran, or disability exemptions that can reduce the taxable value. Tax rates vary by county and include levies for schools, municipal services, and special districts.

Counties with Similar Tax Rates

Crittenden County(KY)

Rate0.56%
Median Tax$650

Grayson County(KY)

Rate0.56%
Median Tax$896

Nicholas County(KY)

Rate0.57%
Median Tax$679

Trigg County(KY)

Rate0.55%
Median Tax$1,065
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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.

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