Jackson County Property Taxes
Jackson County, Kentucky
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
37.5% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$57/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.64%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$107,000
State avg ▼ $150,167
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$902
$75/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$559
$47/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#31
of 120 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Jackson County, Kentucky
Jackson County has the lowest tax rate here
At 0.638%, Jackson County boasts the lowest effective property tax rate among these eight counties, and well below the national average near 0.88%. The median property tax of $683 is just 25% of the national median of $2,690, reflecting both the low rate and Jackson's modest median home value of $107,000.
Kentucky's most tax-friendly county profiled
Jackson's 0.638% effective rate is notably below Kentucky's state average of 0.719%, and its median property tax of $683 is the lowest among these eight counties. Jackson ranks among Kentucky's most affordable counties for property taxes.
Clear winner for lowest tax burden
Jackson's 0.638% rate is substantially lower than all neighboring counties: Harrison (0.679%), Hart (0.750%), Henry (0.821%), and others profiled. For tax-conscious homebuyers, Jackson stands out in the region.
Cheapest annual tax bill in comparison
A median Jackson County home valued at $107,000 generates just $683 in annual property tax—the lowest among these eight counties. Homeowners with mortgages pay $902 per year; those without mortgages pay only $559.
Even low rates deserve a review
Even in Jackson County's low-tax environment, homeowners should verify their assessed values against comparable local sales. Filing a free appeal with the county assessor is worthwhile if you believe your property is overvalued.
How Jackson County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Jackson County
0.64%
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.