Fleming County Property Taxes

Fleming County, Kentucky

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

24.6% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$69/mo escrow

#57 of 120 counties in Kentucky

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.72%

vs. Kentucky Avg24.6% below
vs. National Avg69.4% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$115,200

State avg $150,167

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$995

$83/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$552

$46/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#57

of 120 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Fleming County, Kentucky

Fleming taxes well below national norms

Fleming County's 0.715% effective tax rate is less than a third of the national median property tax burden, placing it in roughly the bottom 25% nationally. The median tax of $824 is roughly 69% less than the national median of $2,690.

Nearly at Kentucky average rate

Fleming County's 0.715% rate sits just slightly below Kentucky's 0.719% state average, putting it squarely in the middle tier of the state's tax burden. Its median tax of $824 lags the state median of $1,093 by about $269 annually.

Competitive with nearby counties

Fleming County's 0.715% rate mirrors neighboring Estill County (0.691%) and Gallatin County (0.808%), keeping it near the regional average. All three northern-tier counties offer relatively affordable property tax structures compared to state leaders like Fayette.

Median home costs $824 annually

A homeowner with Fleming County's median property value of $115,200 pays roughly $824 in annual property taxes. Including mortgage escrow, annual payments typically reach about $995.

Review assessments for accuracy

Property owners in Fleming County who believe their assessment exceeds market value can request a reassessment from the county's property tax assessor. The process is straightforward and could reduce your annual tax liability.

How Fleming County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Fleming County$824
Kentucky State Average$1,093
National Average$1,924

Fleming County

0.72%

Effective rate

Kentucky Avg

0.73%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Fleming County, Kentucky?
The effective property tax rate in Fleming County, Kentucky is 0.72%. 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 Fleming County?
The median annual property tax payment in Fleming County is $824. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $995, while those without a mortgage pay $552.
How does Fleming County compare to the Kentucky average?
Fleming County's effective tax rate of 0.72% is lower than the Kentucky state average of 0.73%. The median annual property tax in Fleming County is $824, compared to the state average of $1,093.
What is the median home value in Fleming County, Kentucky?
The median home value in Fleming County, Kentucky is $115,200, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Fleming County a low property tax area in Kentucky?
Yes — Fleming County's effective property tax rate of 0.72% is below the Kentucky average of 0.73%. The median annual property tax of $824 is also lower the state average of $1,093, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Fleming County rank for property taxes in Kentucky?
Fleming County ranks #57 out of 120 counties in Kentucky by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.72% and median annual tax of $824, 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.