Lincoln County Property Taxes
Lincoln County, Kentucky
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
6.7% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$85/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.73%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$139,300
State avg ▼ $150,167
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,165
$97/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$771
$64/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#73
of 120 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Lincoln County, Kentucky
Lincoln County slightly above US average
Lincoln County's effective tax rate of 0.732% sits modestly above the national median of 0.86%, placing it in the middle range of American counties. The median annual tax of $1,020 is still less than 40% of the national median of $2,690.
Just above Kentucky's average rate
Lincoln County's 0.732% effective rate slightly exceeds Kentucky's state average of 0.719%, making it one of the more fairly-taxed counties in the commonwealth. The median bill of $1,020 is slightly below the state median of $1,093.
Mid-range rate among comparable counties
Lincoln County's 0.732% rate falls between Letcher County's 0.932% and Leslie County's 0.718%, making it a moderate option regionally. With a median home value of $139,300, Lincoln attracts a more diverse real estate market than nearby mountain counties.
Median home: $139,300, annual tax $1,020
A homeowner with a median-valued property of $139,300 pays approximately $1,020 per year in property taxes. That amounts to about $85 monthly—or $1,165 annually when mortgage-related assessments are included.
Higher home values increase appeal potential
Because Lincoln County properties command higher values, an overassessment can cost significantly more than in neighboring counties. Reviewing your assessment against recent comparable sales is especially worthwhile here.
How Lincoln County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Lincoln County
0.73%
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.