Edmonson County Property Taxes

Edmonson County, Kentucky

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

27.3% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$66/mo escrow

#16 of 120 counties in Kentucky

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.58%

vs. Kentucky Avg27.3% below
vs. National Avg70.4% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$136,600

State avg $150,167

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,038

$87/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$682

$57/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#16

of 120 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Edmonson County, Kentucky

Edmonson's property taxes are significantly low

Edmonson County's 0.582% effective tax rate places it well below the national median of 0.54%, ranking in approximately the 30th percentile nationally. With a median home value of $136,600, homeowners pay around $795 annually—less than 30% of the national median tax of $2,690.

Below Kentucky's average effective rate

Edmonson County ranks 51st in Kentucky with its 0.582% effective rate, notably below the state average of 0.719%. Its $795 median property tax falls 27% below Kentucky's $1,093 state median.

Lower-tax county in a diverse region

Edmonson County's 0.582% rate ranks in the lower-middle of this eight-county sample. Clinton (0.550%) and Crittenden (0.562%) charge less, while Cumberland (0.611%), Clark (0.732%), and Daviess (0.858%) charge more.

Moderate tax burden on median-valued home

Edmonson County's median home, worth $136,600, incurs an estimated $795 in annual property taxes. With mortgage escrow, homeowners typically pay $1,038; without a mortgage, approximately $682.

Every reduction counts—appeal if overassessed

Even in a lower-tax county, inaccurate assessments happen. Request a review of your home's assessed value if you believe it exceeds fair market worth.

How Edmonson County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Edmonson County$795
Kentucky State Average$1,093
National Average$1,924

Edmonson County

0.58%

Effective rate

Kentucky Avg

0.73%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Edmonson County, Kentucky?
The effective property tax rate in Edmonson County, Kentucky is 0.58%. 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 Edmonson County?
The median annual property tax payment in Edmonson County is $795. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,038, while those without a mortgage pay $682.
How does Edmonson County compare to the Kentucky average?
Edmonson County's effective tax rate of 0.58% is lower than the Kentucky state average of 0.73%. The median annual property tax in Edmonson County is $795, compared to the state average of $1,093.
What is the median home value in Edmonson County, Kentucky?
The median home value in Edmonson County, Kentucky is $136,600, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Edmonson County a low property tax area in Kentucky?
Yes — Edmonson County's effective property tax rate of 0.58% is below the Kentucky average of 0.73%. The median annual property tax of $795 is also lower the state average of $1,093, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Edmonson County rank for property taxes in Kentucky?
Edmonson County ranks #16 out of 120 counties in Kentucky by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.58% and median annual tax of $795, it falls in the lower third of counties statewide.

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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.