Livingston County Property Taxes

Livingston County, Kentucky

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

33.1% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$61/mo escrow

#26 of 120 counties in Kentucky

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.63%

vs. Kentucky Avg33.1% below
vs. National Avg72.8% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$116,300

State avg $150,167

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,061

$88/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$563

$47/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#26

of 120 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Livingston County, Kentucky

Livingston County well below national average

Livingston County's effective tax rate of 0.628% ranks in the bottom 5% of US counties for property tax burden. The median annual tax of $731 is just 27% of the national median of $2,690.

Well below Kentucky's statewide average

Livingston County's 0.628% rate is notably lower than Kentucky's state average of 0.719%, making it one of the most tax-friendly counties in the state. The median bill of $731 is substantially below the state median of $1,093.

Among lowest rates in western Kentucky

Livingston County's 0.628% rate beats all nearby comparables, including Lyon County (0.553%), Logan County (0.624%), and the eastern counties. This positions Livingston as an exceptionally affordable property tax destination.

Median home: $116,300, annual tax $731

A homeowner with a median-valued property of $116,300 pays approximately $731 per year in property taxes. That's roughly $61 monthly—or $1,061 annually including mortgage-related tax assessments.

Your assessment deserves a second look

Even in Kentucky's most tax-friendly counties, individual properties can be overvalued on assessor's books. Comparing your assessed value to recent local market sales and appealing if necessary protects your investment.

How Livingston County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Livingston County$731
Kentucky State Average$1,093
National Average$1,924

Livingston County

0.63%

Effective rate

Kentucky Avg

0.73%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Livingston County, Kentucky?
The effective property tax rate in Livingston County, Kentucky is 0.63%. 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 Livingston County?
The median annual property tax payment in Livingston County is $731. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,061, while those without a mortgage pay $563.
How does Livingston County compare to the Kentucky average?
Livingston County's effective tax rate of 0.63% is lower than the Kentucky state average of 0.73%. The median annual property tax in Livingston County is $731, compared to the state average of $1,093.
What is the median home value in Livingston County, Kentucky?
The median home value in Livingston County, Kentucky is $116,300, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Livingston County a low property tax area in Kentucky?
Yes — Livingston County's effective property tax rate of 0.63% is below the Kentucky average of 0.73%. The median annual property tax of $731 is also lower the state average of $1,093, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Livingston County rank for property taxes in Kentucky?
Livingston County ranks #26 out of 120 counties in Kentucky by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.63% and median annual tax of $731, it falls in the lower 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.