Leslie County Property Taxes

Leslie County, Kentucky

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

51.3% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$44/mo escrow

#61 of 120 counties in Kentucky

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.72%

vs. Kentucky Avg51.3% below
vs. National Avg80.2% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$74,100

State avg $150,167

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$933

$78/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$459

$38/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#61

of 120 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Leslie County, Kentucky

Leslie County among lowest US tax rates

Leslie County's effective rate of 0.718% ranks in the bottom fifth of American counties for property tax burden. The median annual tax of just $532 represents only 20% of the national median of $2,690.

Lowest taxes in Kentucky

Leslie County matches Kentucky's state average effective rate of 0.719%, placing it among the fairest-taxed counties statewide. The median bill of $532 falls well below the state median of $1,093.

Lowest rate in eastern Kentucky

At 0.718%, Leslie County's tax rate beats all nearby comparables—undercutting Lee County (0.848%), Lewis County (0.648%), and Letcher County (0.932%). This makes Leslie one of the most affordable counties in the Appalachian region.

Median home: $74,100, annual tax $532

A homeowner with a median-valued property of $74,100 pays roughly $532 per year in property taxes. That's approximately $44 monthly—or $933 annually with mortgage-related tax assessments included.

Low rates don't guarantee fair assessment

Even in low-tax counties, individual properties can be overvalued relative to market conditions. Reviewing your assessment against recent local sales and filing an appeal if necessary can protect your wallet.

How Leslie County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Leslie County$532
Kentucky State Average$1,093
National Average$1,924

Leslie County

0.72%

Effective rate

Kentucky Avg

0.73%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Leslie County, Kentucky?
The effective property tax rate in Leslie County, Kentucky is 0.72%. 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 Leslie County?
The median annual property tax payment in Leslie County is $532. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $933, while those without a mortgage pay $459.
How does Leslie County compare to the Kentucky average?
Leslie County's effective tax rate of 0.72% is lower than the Kentucky state average of 0.73%. The median annual property tax in Leslie County is $532, compared to the state average of $1,093.
What is the median home value in Leslie County, Kentucky?
The median home value in Leslie County, Kentucky is $74,100, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Leslie County a low property tax area in Kentucky?
Yes — Leslie County's effective property tax rate of 0.72% is below the Kentucky average of 0.73%. The median annual property tax of $532 is also lower the state average of $1,093, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Leslie County rank for property taxes in Kentucky?
Leslie County ranks #61 out of 120 counties in Kentucky by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.72% and median annual tax of $532, it falls in the middle 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.