McLean County Property Taxes
McLean County, Kentucky
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
10% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$82/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.68%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$145,600
State avg ▼ $150,167
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,020
$85/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$900
$75/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#40
of 120 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in McLean County, Kentucky
McLean's tax rate beats the nation
At 0.676%, McLean County's effective property tax rate sits well below the national median of 0.71%, putting homeowners in a favorable position nationally. The median property tax here is just $984 annually—less than 37% of the national median of $2,690—because homes are valued lower than the U.S. average.
Below Kentucky's typical burden
McLean County's rate of 0.676% runs slightly below Kentucky's state average of 0.719%, meaning residents pay less in property taxes relative to their home values than most other Kentucky counties. At $984 in median annual taxes, McLean also trails the state median of $1,093.
Among the lowest in the region
McLean County's effective rate of 0.676% is competitive with nearby Menifee County (0.500%), though it edges above Morgan County (0.757%) and Mercer County (0.819%). The region shows significant variation, with rates ranging from 0.500% to 0.819% across these eight-county group.
What a median home costs annually
On a median home valued at $145,600, McLean County residents pay approximately $984 per year in property taxes. With mortgage insurance and fees included, that figure rises to about $1,020 for mortgaged properties.
Many homeowners could appeal assessments
If you believe your home is overvalued or your assessment is too high, Kentucky law allows you to file a property tax appeal. Speaking with a local tax assessor or reviewing recent home sales in your neighborhood is a free way to determine if an appeal might lower your annual tax bill.
How McLean County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
McLean County
0.68%
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.