Meade County Property Taxes
Meade County, Kentucky
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
26.8% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$116/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.71%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$195,000
State avg ▲ $150,167
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,585
$132/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,166
$97/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#54
of 120 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Meade County, Kentucky
Meade taxes below the national median
Meade County's effective tax rate of 0.711% remains nearly identical to the national median, making it representative of typical property tax burdens across America. However, median property taxes here are just $1,386 annually—roughly 52% of the national median of $2,690—reflecting lower home values in the region.
Nearly aligned with Kentucky average
Meade County's rate of 0.711% practically mirrors Kentucky's state average of 0.719%, placing it squarely in the middle of the state's tax landscape. The median annual tax of $1,386 is 27% higher than the state median of $1,093, reflecting Meade's higher median home values.
Mid-range burden among nearby counties
Meade County's 0.711% rate falls between Menifee County's low of 0.500% and Mercer County's high of 0.819% in this eight-county region. It ranks as the second-highest payer in median dollars ($1,386), trailing only Mercer County's $1,553.
Median home costs $1,386 annually
Owners of a median-valued home in Meade County at $195,000 pay approximately $1,386 per year in property taxes. That amount reaches $1,585 annually when mortgage insurance and related fees are factored in.
Appeal your assessment if overvalued
Many Meade County homeowners may be paying taxes on inflated assessments without realizing it. Kentucky allows property owners to formally appeal their assessments during designated periods—a process that costs nothing and could result in significant annual savings.
How Meade County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Meade 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.