Mercer County Property Taxes
Mercer County, Kentucky
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
42.1% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$129/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.82%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$189,700
State avg ▲ $150,167
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,714
$143/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,347
$112/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#97
of 120 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Mercer County, Kentucky
Mercer carries the region's heaviest rate
Mercer County's effective tax rate of 0.819% is the highest in this eight-county region and exceeds the national median of 0.71% by 15%. While median property taxes of $1,553 annually remain well below the national median of $2,690, the rate burden is comparatively steep.
Highest rate among Kentucky comparables
Mercer County's 0.819% rate significantly exceeds Kentucky's state average of 0.719%, placing it in the upper tier of the state's property tax burden. The median annual tax of $1,553 is 42% higher than the state median of $1,093.
Top tax rate in this regional group
Mercer County's 0.819% effective rate is the highest among all eight counties examined, with Meade County at 0.711% running second. Mercer also has the highest median tax bill at $1,553, reflecting both higher rates and higher home values.
Median home costs $1,553 annually
On a median home valued at $189,700, Mercer County residents pay approximately $1,553 per year in property taxes. This amount increases to roughly $1,714 when mortgage insurance and related fees are included.
Assessment appeals could provide relief
Given Mercer County's higher tax rate, homeowners should especially consider reviewing their property assessments for accuracy. An appeal is free to file and could reduce your annual tax burden if your home is assessed above its current market value.
How Mercer County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Mercer County
0.82%
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.