Knox County Property Taxes
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
26.5% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$67/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.74%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$109,200
State avg $150,167
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,245
$104/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$569
$47/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#76
of 120 counties (1 = lowest)
Homeowner context
What this means for a Knox County homeowner
Use these county medians as a planning baseline. Your actual bill depends on assessed value, exemptions, millage, and local taxing districts.
Tax pressure
0.74%
0.01 percentage points above the state average
Typical bill
$803
$290 below the state median
State position
#76
Ranked from lowest to highest effective rate across 120 Kentucky counties.
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Knox County, Kentucky
Knox taxes run well below national levels
Knox County's 0.735% effective rate is below the national median of 0.85%, and its median property tax of $803 is roughly 70% lower than the national median of $2,690. This rural southeastern Kentucky county delivers substantial property tax savings compared to typical U.S. counties.
Slightly above Kentucky's average
Knox's 0.735% rate modestly exceeds Kentucky's state average of 0.719%, placing it slightly on the higher side for the state. The median tax of $803 falls well below Kentucky's state median of $1,093, reflecting Knox's lower home values relative to its effective rate.
Among the region's middle tier
Knox County's 0.735% rate ranks slightly above Knott County (0.719%) and Lawrence County (0.678%), but well below Jessamine (0.771%) and far below Kenton (1.004%). It occupies a stable middle position within eastern Kentucky's tax structure.
What $109,200 home costs yearly
A typical Knox County homeowner pays approximately $803 per year in property taxes on a median-valued $109,200 home. With a mortgage, that rises to $1,245; without one, it drops to $569.
Review your assessment for potential savings
Knox County homeowners should verify their assessed values match current market conditions, as overassessment is common statewide. Requesting a reassessment review could uncover errors that reduce your annual tax burden.
How Knox County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Knox County
0.74%
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.
Estimates are informational only and are not tax, legal, financial, or assessment appeal advice. Verify parcel-specific amounts with the county assessor or tax collector.