Lawrence County Property Taxes
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
30.2% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$66/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.71%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$111,700
State avg $160,835
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$961
$80/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$604
$50/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#73
of 120 counties (1 = lowest)
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Homeowner context
What this means for a Lawrence 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
0.71%
0.00 percentage points above the state average
Typical bill
$793
$343 below the state median
State position
#73
Ranked from lowest to highest effective rate across 120 Kentucky counties.
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Lawrence County, Kentucky
Lawrence taxes fall well below national
Lawrence County's 0.678% effective rate sits comfortably below the national median of 0.85%, offering homeowners a meaningful tax advantage. The median property tax of $733 is just 27% of the national median of $2,690, reflecting the county's lower property values and favorable tax structure.
Slightly below Kentucky's state rate
Lawrence's 0.678% rate comes in just below Kentucky's state average of 0.719%, positioning it favorably within the state's tax landscape. The median tax of $733 falls substantially below Kentucky's state median of $1,093, driven primarily by the county's lower home values.
Eastern Kentucky's competitive rate
Lawrence County's 0.678% rate is the second-lowest in the eastern Kentucky cluster, just above Laurel County (0.589%) and below Knott County (0.719%). It ranks in the lower-tax tier among the eight counties profiled, appealing to cost-conscious property owners.
What $108,100 home costs yearly
A median Lawrence County homeowner pays approximately $733 per year in property taxes on a typical $108,100 home. With a mortgage, that rises to $889; without one, it falls to $552.
Verify your assessment accuracy today
Lawrence County homeowners should periodically verify their assessed values reflect current market conditions, as overassessment can occur in any county. A simple appeal request could identify and correct errors, reducing your annual tax bill.
How Lawrence County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Lawrence County
0.71%
Effective rate
Kentucky Avg
0.71%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.88%
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.