Fulton County Property Taxes
Fulton County, Kentucky
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
48.6% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$47/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.72%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$78,100
State avg ▼ $150,167
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,053
$88/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$447
$37/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#64
of 120 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Fulton County, Kentucky
Fulton taxes far below national average
Fulton County's 0.720% effective tax rate is less than one-third the national property tax burden, placing it in the bottom 25% nationally. The median tax of just $562 is roughly 79% lower than the national median of $2,690.
Essentially at Kentucky average
At 0.720%, Fulton County's rate matches almost exactly Kentucky's 0.719% state average, placing it squarely in the state's middle tier. However, its median tax of $562 runs 49% below the state median of $1,093, reflecting significantly lower property values.
Among the lowest-taxed in the region
Fulton County's 0.720% rate compares favorably to Estill County (0.691%) and Fleming County (0.715%), making it one of Kentucky's most affordable property tax jurisdictions. The county's lowest median property value ($78,100) in this cohort explains its minimal annual tax burden.
Median home costs $562 annually
A homeowner with Fulton County's median property value of $78,100 pays roughly $562 in annual property taxes. With a mortgage, the annual payment including escrow typically reaches about $1,053.
Appeals work even with low values
Property owners in Fulton County should still verify their assessments match market conditions, even in a lower-value market. If your assessed value exceeds comparable sales, requesting a reassessment from the county can lower your tax bill.
How Fulton County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Fulton County
0.72%
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.