Hancock County Property Taxes
Hancock County, Kentucky
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
14.5% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$78/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.68%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$137,600
State avg ▼ $150,167
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,257
$105/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$683
$57/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#43
of 120 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Hancock County, Kentucky
Hancock County taxes rank below national average
Hancock County's effective tax rate of 0.679% falls below the national median of roughly 0.85%, placing it in the lower-middle tier of U.S. counties. The median property tax of $935 is less than one-third the national median of $2,690.
Slightly below Kentucky's average
Hancock County's 0.679% effective rate sits just below Kentucky's state average of 0.719%, making it a typical Kentucky county for tax purposes. Residents pay a median of $935 versus the state median of $1,093, saving about $158 annually.
Mid-range taxes in its peer group
Hancock County's $935 median tax positions it between Graves County ($929) and Grant County ($1,339) in the regional ranking. The modest median home value of $137,600 keeps the county competitive for budget-conscious homebuyers.
What your Hancock County home costs
A homeowner with a median-valued property of $137,600 pays approximately $935 annually in property taxes. With a mortgage, that figure rises to $1,257 when including escrow and insurance; without a mortgage, it drops to $683.
Appeals can lower your tax burden
Many Hancock County property owners are paying more than necessary due to outdated or inflated assessments. File an appeal with the Hancock County Property Valuation Administrator if you believe your property is overvalued—it's a free process that could save you hundreds.
How Hancock County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Hancock County
0.68%
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.