Estill County Property Taxes

Estill County, Kentucky

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

29.3% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$64/mo escrow

#49 of 120 counties in Kentucky

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.69%

vs. Kentucky Avg29.3% below
vs. National Avg71.3% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$111,900

State avg $150,167

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,085

$90/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$580

$48/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#49

of 120 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Estill County, Kentucky

Estill taxes far below national average

Estill County's effective tax rate of 0.691% is less than half the national median property tax burden, placing it in roughly the bottom 20% nationally. While the typical U.S. homeowner pays $2,690 annually, Estill County residents pay just $773—a savings of nearly $1,900 per year.

Slightly lower than Kentucky average

At 0.691%, Estill County's rate is just below Kentucky's 0.719% state average, ranking it in the middle tier of the state's 120 counties. The county's median property tax of $773 trails the state median of $1,093 by about $320 annually.

Among the lowest in eastern region

Estill County taxes are comparable to nearby Floyd County (0.747%) and Fleming County (0.715%), making it one of the more affordable areas in eastern Kentucky. The county sits well below Fayette County, the state's second-largest metro area, which charges 0.891%.

Median home costs $773 annually

A homeowner with the median property value of $111,900 pays roughly $773 in annual property taxes in Estill County. With a mortgage, escrow payments typically bump that to $1,085 per year.

Check if your assessment is fair

Many Kentucky property owners are assessed above market value and could reduce their tax burden through a formal appeal. If you believe your home is overvalued, contacting your county property tax assessor about a reassessment could pay off.

How Estill County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Estill County$773
Kentucky State Average$1,093
National Average$1,924

Estill 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 Estill County, Kentucky?
The effective property tax rate in Estill 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 Estill County?
The median annual property tax payment in Estill County is $773. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,085, while those without a mortgage pay $580.
How does Estill County compare to the Kentucky average?
Estill County's effective tax rate of 0.69% is lower than the Kentucky state average of 0.73%. The median annual property tax in Estill County is $773, compared to the state average of $1,093.
What is the median home value in Estill County, Kentucky?
The median home value in Estill County, Kentucky is $111,900, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Estill County a low property tax area in Kentucky?
Yes — Estill County's effective property tax rate of 0.69% is below the Kentucky average of 0.73%. The median annual property tax of $773 is also lower the state average of $1,093, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Estill County rank for property taxes in Kentucky?
Estill County ranks #49 out of 120 counties in Kentucky by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.69% and median annual tax of $773, 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.