Daviess County Property Taxes
Daviess County, Kentucky
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
45.9% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$133/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.86%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$185,800
State avg ▲ $150,167
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,770
$148/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,390
$116/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#108
of 120 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Daviess County, Kentucky
Daviess leads the region in property tax rates
At 0.858%, Daviess County's effective tax rate significantly exceeds the national median of 0.54%, placing it in approximately the 75th percentile nationally. Its median home value of $185,800 is the highest in this sample, resulting in a $1,595 annual property tax bill.
Highest-tax county among Kentucky's eight samples
Daviess County ranks 11th in Kentucky by effective tax rate at 0.858%, well above the state average of 0.719%. Its $1,595 median property tax is the highest in this analysis and 46% above Kentucky's $1,093 state median.
Noticeably higher taxes than surrounding counties
Daviess County's 0.858% rate and $1,595 median tax significantly outpace all other counties in this analysis. Clark County ranks second at 0.732%, and most others hover around 0.60%.
Highest annual bill in this eight-county sample
A median home valued at $185,800 in Daviess County generates approximately $1,595 in annual property taxes. With mortgage escrow factored in, homeowners typically pay $1,770; without a mortgage, around $1,390.
Higher taxes make assessment reviews critical
In a higher-tax county, even a small overassessment compounds significantly over time. Reviewing your assessment and filing an appeal if warranted could yield substantial annual savings in Daviess County.
How Daviess County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Daviess County
0.86%
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.