Cumberland County Property Taxes
Cumberland County, Kentucky
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
28.1% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$66/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.61%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$128,600
State avg ▼ $150,167
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$894
$75/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$734
$61/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#23
of 120 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Cumberland County, Kentucky
Cumberland's taxes sit below national median
Cumberland County's 0.611% effective tax rate places it in roughly the 40th percentile nationally. Its median home value of $128,600 is less than half the U.S. median, resulting in a $786 property tax—far below the national median of $2,690.
Below Kentucky's state average by meaningful margin
Cumberland County ranks 47th in Kentucky with its 0.611% effective rate, slightly below the state average of 0.719%. At $786, its median property tax runs 28% below Kentucky's $1,093 state median.
Mid-range taxes for the region
Cumberland County's 0.611% rate places it in the middle of this eight-county sample. Clinton (0.550%) and Crittenden (0.562%) charge less, while Daviess (0.858%) and Clark (0.732%) charge considerably more.
Moderate tax bill on a modest home
Cumberland County's median home, valued at $128,600, incurs an estimated $786 in annual property taxes. With mortgage escrow, homeowners typically pay $894; without a mortgage, approximately $734.
Challenge unfair assessments to lower your bill
Even a mid-range county like Cumberland has homeowners paying more than they should. A formal appeal to the county assessor can correct errors in your home's assessed value.
How Cumberland County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Cumberland County
0.61%
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.