Hardin County Property Taxes
Hardin County, Kentucky
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
32.8% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$121/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.70%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$205,900
State avg ▲ $150,167
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,643
$137/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,197
$100/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#52
of 120 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Hardin County, Kentucky
Hardin County taxes are moderate nationwide
Hardin County's effective tax rate of 0.705% falls below the national median of roughly 0.85%, placing it in the lower-middle range of U.S. counties. The median property tax of $1,451 remains well below the national median of $2,690.
Right at Kentucky's state average
Hardin County's 0.705% effective rate closely mirrors Kentucky's state average of 0.719%, making it a typical county within the commonwealth. With a median tax of $1,451 versus the state median of $1,093, Hardin residents pay about $358 more annually.
Higher-valued homes drive higher taxes
Hardin County's $1,451 median tax is the highest among its regional peers, reflecting the county's highest median home value of $205,900. The combination means Hardin attracts homebuyers with larger budgets and correspondingly higher tax obligations.
What your Hardin County home costs
A homeowner with a median-valued property of $205,900 pays approximately $1,451 annually in property taxes. With a mortgage, that figure rises to $1,643 when including escrow and insurance; without a mortgage, it drops to $1,197.
Challenge inflated assessments
Hardin County's higher home values mean that overassessments carry bigger financial consequences. If your property's assessed value seems too high, contact the Hardin County Property Valuation Administrator to appeal—correcting an overvaluation could save you substantial amounts annually.
How Hardin County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Hardin County
0.70%
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.