Jessamine County Property Taxes
Jessamine County, Kentucky
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
72.8% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$157/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.77%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$245,100
State avg ▲ $150,167
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,869
$156/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,983
$165/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#88
of 120 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Jessamine County, Kentucky
Jessamine taxes run light nationally
At 0.771%, Jessamine's effective tax rate sits below the national median of 0.85%, putting homeowners in a favorable position compared to most U.S. counties. The median property tax of $1,889 is roughly 30% lower than the national median of $2,690, even as median home values here ($245,100) approach national levels.
Above average within Kentucky
Jessamine ranks above Kentucky's state average effective rate of 0.719%, meaning property owners here pay slightly more than typical for the state. The county's median tax of $1,889 significantly exceeds Kentucky's state median of $1,093, reflecting both higher home values and a moderately elevated rate.
Mid-range among central Kentucky
Jessamine's 0.771% rate falls between Kenton County's higher 1.004% and nearby Larue County's lower 0.630%. Home values and tax burdens here reflect its position as a growing suburban corridor between more expensive Kenton County and rural areas to the south.
What $245,100 home costs annually
A typical Jessamine homeowner with a median-valued property pays roughly $1,889 per year in property taxes. With a mortgage, that figure remains stable at $1,869; without one, it rises slightly to $1,983.
Challenge your assessment if overvalued
Many Kentucky homeowners discover their properties are assessed above market value, opening the door to successful tax appeals. If your home's assessed value seems high, requesting a reassessment could lower your annual bill.
How Jessamine County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Jessamine County
0.77%
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.