Marion County Property Taxes
Marion County, Kentucky
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
2.8% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$94/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.71%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$158,700
State avg ▲ $150,167
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,237
$103/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$940
$78/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#53
of 120 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Marion County, Kentucky
Marion's rate sits well below national norms
Marion County's 0.708% effective tax rate is substantially lower than the national median tax burden of $2,690 on a $281,900 home. At a median home value of $158,700, Marion homeowners benefit from both lower rates and lower-valued properties.
Marion among Kentucky's lowest-rate counties
Marion ranks among Kentucky's bottom tier for effective tax rates at 0.708%, falling below the state average of 0.719%. The county's median tax bill of $1,124 still exceeds the state median by 3%, reflecting its moderate home values.
Marion undercuts most nearby counties
At 0.708%, Marion outcompetes regional neighbors Mason County (0.634%), Martin County (0.774%), Madison County (0.739%), and Marshall County (0.717%). Only Mason County achieves a lower rate, making Marion one of the region's most tax-friendly markets.
Median Marion home pays $1,124 annually
A typical $158,700 home in Marion County faces approximately $1,124 in yearly property taxes, or about $94 per month. Mortgage-inclusive assessments push the average bill closer to $1,237.
Check your assessment against sales data
Many Marion County residents don't realize their homes may be assessed higher than comparable recent sales in their neighborhoods. A free appeal process with the assessor's office can reveal whether you're overpaying and help recover overages.
How Marion County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Marion County
0.71%
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.