Clark County Property Taxes
Clark County, Kentucky
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
32.5% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$121/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.73%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$197,900
State avg ▲ $150,167
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,463
$122/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,400
$117/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#72
of 120 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Clark County, Kentucky
Clark's property taxes run above the national norm
At 0.732%, Clark County's effective tax rate outpaces the national median of 0.54%, placing it in roughly the 65th percentile nationally. On a median home worth $197,900, that translates to a $1,448 annual bill—well below the national median of $2,690, reflecting Kentucky's generally lower home values.
Slightly above average for Kentucky
Clark County ranks 34th among Kentucky's 120 counties by effective tax rate at 0.732%, just above the state average of 0.719%. Its median property tax of $1,448 exceeds Kentucky's state median of $1,093, making it a higher-tax county within the state.
Pricier homes, higher rates in central region
Clark County's 0.732% rate and $1,448 median tax place it squarely in the upper tier of its region. Neighboring counties like Clay (0.685%) and Elliott (0.689%) charge less, while Daviess County's 0.858% rate tops the group.
What a median home costs in taxes
Own a home worth $197,900 in Clark County? Expect to pay approximately $1,448 per year in property taxes. Mortgage payers typically see an additional $15 folded into their escrow account.
You may be overassessed—consider an appeal
Many Kentucky homeowners pay taxes on inflated assessments. If your home's assessed value seems high relative to recent sales or condition, a formal appeal to the county assessor could lower your bill.
How Clark County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Clark 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.