Caldwell County Property Taxes
Caldwell County, Kentucky
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
45.7% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$50/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.52%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$113,500
State avg ▼ $150,167
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$895
$75/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$421
$35/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#4
of 120 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Caldwell County, Kentucky
Caldwell's tax rate ranks well nationally
At 0.523%, Caldwell County's effective property tax rate sits well below the national median of 0.72%, placing it in the bottom quartile for tax burden nationwide. Homeowners here pay just $594 annually on a median home valued at $113,500—less than a quarter of the national median property tax of $2,690.
Among Kentucky's lowest tax counties
Caldwell County ranks in the lower half of Kentucky's 120 counties by effective tax rate, with a 0.523% rate compared to the state average of 0.719%. This means Caldwell homeowners enjoy tax savings relative to most other Kentuckians.
Competitive with surrounding counties
Caldwell's 0.523% rate is lower than neighboring Calloway County (0.670%) and Christian County (0.714%), making it one of the most tax-friendly spots in the region. Only Carter County nearby matches this advantage with a comparable 0.493% rate.
What a Caldwell homeowner pays yearly
On the median home value of $113,500, a Caldwell County homeowner pays approximately $594 in annual property taxes. With a mortgage, taxes and insurance can push that figure to around $895 per year.
Check if your home is overassessed
Even in a low-tax county like Caldwell, many homeowners are paying more than they should due to inflated property assessments. Consider filing an appeal with your local assessor if you believe your home's assessed value exceeds its fair market value.
How Caldwell County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Caldwell County
0.52%
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.