Elliott County Property Taxes

Elliott County, Kentucky

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

38.6% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$56/mo escrow

#48 of 120 counties in Kentucky

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.69%

vs. Kentucky Avg38.6% below
vs. National Avg75.1% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$97,400

State avg $150,167

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$822

$69/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$494

$41/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#48

of 120 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Elliott County, Kentucky

Elliott's taxes are substantially below national norm

Elliott County's 0.689% effective tax rate ranks near the 50th percentile nationally, right at the median. Yet its median home value of just $97,400 results in a $671 annual property tax—less than 25% of the national median of $2,690.

Nearly in line with Kentucky's state average

Elliott County ranks 63rd in Kentucky with its 0.689% effective rate, just slightly below the state average of 0.719%. Its $671 median property tax is 39% below Kentucky's $1,093 state median, thanks to lower home values.

Comparable to Clay County in this analysis

Elliott County's 0.689% rate mirrors Clay County's rate almost exactly, though Elliott homes are slightly less valuable ($97,400 vs. $87,300). Both rank above the region's lowest-tax counties but well below Daviess and Clark.

Modest taxes on modest property values

The median home in Elliott County is worth $97,400, resulting in an estimated $671 annual property tax. With mortgage escrow included, homeowners pay approximately $822; without a mortgage, closer to $494.

Small county, same appeal rights as large ones

Elliott County residents have the same right as any homeowner to challenge an unfair assessment. If your property's tax bill seems high relative to recent comps, file an appeal with the county assessor.

How Elliott County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Elliott County$671
Kentucky State Average$1,093
National Average$1,924

Elliott County

0.69%

Effective rate

Kentucky Avg

0.73%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Elliott County, Kentucky?
The effective property tax rate in Elliott County, Kentucky is 0.69%. 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 Elliott County?
The median annual property tax payment in Elliott County is $671. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $822, while those without a mortgage pay $494.
How does Elliott County compare to the Kentucky average?
Elliott County's effective tax rate of 0.69% is lower than the Kentucky state average of 0.73%. The median annual property tax in Elliott County is $671, compared to the state average of $1,093.
What is the median home value in Elliott County, Kentucky?
The median home value in Elliott County, Kentucky is $97,400, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Elliott County a low property tax area in Kentucky?
Yes — Elliott County's effective property tax rate of 0.69% is below the Kentucky average of 0.73%. The median annual property tax of $671 is also lower the state average of $1,093, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Elliott County rank for property taxes in Kentucky?
Elliott County ranks #48 out of 120 counties in Kentucky by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.69% and median annual tax of $671, it falls in the middle 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.