Henderson County Property Taxes
Henderson County, Kentucky
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
33.1% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$121/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.88%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$165,700
State avg ▲ $150,167
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,734
$145/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,155
$96/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#109
of 120 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Henderson County, Kentucky
Henderson County taxes well below national median
Henderson County's 0.878% effective rate and $1,455 median property tax both fall well short of national norms—the national median tax is $2,690 on homes worth $281,900. Even though Henderson's rate sits slightly above the national average, the county's lower home values keep actual tax bills manageable.
Above-average taxes for Kentucky
At 0.878%, Henderson County has the highest effective property tax rate among the eight counties profiled here, and well above Kentucky's state average of 0.719%. The median property tax of $1,455 exceeds the state median of $1,093, making Henderson one of Kentucky's higher-taxed counties.
Highest tax rate in the region
Henderson's 0.878% rate stands notably above all nearby counties: Henry County (0.821%), Harrison County (0.679%), and Hart County (0.750%). For homeowners in this region, Henderson represents the higher end of the tax spectrum.
Median home comes with steep tax bill
A typical Henderson County home valued at $165,700 generates $1,455 in annual property tax—among the highest in the region. With a mortgage, total taxes reach $1,734 per year; without one, homeowners pay $1,155 annually.
Review your assessment carefully
Given Henderson's above-average tax rate, homeowners should especially scrutinize their assessed values against recent comparable sales. An appeal to the county assessor could yield meaningful savings, particularly for properties assessed above fair market value.
How Henderson County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Henderson County
0.88%
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.