Hopkins County Property Taxes

Hopkins County, Kentucky

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

3.3% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$88/mo escrow

#99 of 120 counties in Kentucky

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.82%

vs. Kentucky Avg3.3% below
vs. National Avg60.7% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$128,800

State avg $150,167

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,238

$103/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$795

$66/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#99

of 120 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Hopkins County, Kentucky

Hopkins County taxes run well below national average

Hopkins County's 0.821% effective rate sits near the national average, but its median property tax of $1,057 is just 39% of the national median of $2,690. The gap widens because Hopkins's median home value of $128,800 is less than half the national median of $281,900.

Above Kentucky's tax rate average

At 0.821%, Hopkins County exceeds Kentucky's state average effective rate of 0.719%, matching Henry County as one of the higher-tax counties profiled. However, its median property tax of $1,057 sits just below the state median of $1,093, owing to lower home values.

Mid-range taxes for the region

Hopkins's 0.821% rate matches Henry County but trails Henderson County (0.878%), while beating Hart County (0.750%) and Harrison County (0.679%). For this region, Hopkins represents a moderate-to-high tax burden.

Modest tax on modest-value homes

A median Hopkins County home valued at $128,800 carries an annual property tax of $1,057. Homeowners with mortgages pay $1,238 per year; those without mortgages pay $795—relatively affordable given the county's rate.

File an appeal if overassessed

Hopkins County homeowners should compare their assessed values to recent comparable sales in the neighborhood. If your assessment appears inflated, filing a free appeal with the county assessor could lower your annual tax burden.

How Hopkins County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Hopkins County$1,057
Kentucky State Average$1,093
National Average$1,924

Hopkins County

0.82%

Effective rate

Kentucky Avg

0.73%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Hopkins County, Kentucky?
The effective property tax rate in Hopkins County, Kentucky is 0.82%. 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 Hopkins County?
The median annual property tax payment in Hopkins County is $1,057. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,238, while those without a mortgage pay $795.
How does Hopkins County compare to the Kentucky average?
Hopkins County's effective tax rate of 0.82% is higher than the Kentucky state average of 0.73%. The median annual property tax in Hopkins County is $1,057, compared to the state average of $1,093.
What is the median home value in Hopkins County, Kentucky?
The median home value in Hopkins County, Kentucky is $128,800, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Hopkins County property tax rate higher than the Kentucky average?
Hopkins County's effective property tax rate of 0.82% is higher than the Kentucky average of 0.73%. This difference of 0.09% can be attributed to local funding needs for schools, infrastructure, and municipal services. Higher rates often correlate with more urbanized areas or counties with greater public service demands.
How does Hopkins County rank for property taxes in Kentucky?
Hopkins County ranks #99 out of 120 counties in Kentucky by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.82% and median annual tax of $1,057, it falls in the upper 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.