Morgan County

Morgan County, Kentucky

Effective Tax Rate

0.76%

Median Annual Tax

$802

How Morgan County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Morgan County$802

Kentucky State Average$1,093

National Average$1,924

Morgan County

0.76%

Effective rate

Kentucky Avg

0.73%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Tax by Mortgage Status

With Mortgage

$988

per year

Without Mortgage

$573

per year

Estimate Your Property Tax

Home Value

Annual Tax

$802

Monthly Escrow

$67

Effective Rate

0.76%

vs. Kentucky State Average▼ 26.6% below

vs. National Average▼ 70.2% below

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Morgan County, Kentucky?

The effective property tax rate in Morgan County, Kentucky is 0.76%. 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 Morgan County?

The median annual property tax payment in Morgan County is $802. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $988, while those without a mortgage pay $573.

How does Morgan County compare to the Kentucky average?

Morgan County's effective tax rate of 0.76% is higher than the Kentucky state average of 0.73%. The median annual property tax in Morgan County is $802, compared to the state average of $1,093.

What is the median home value in Morgan County, Kentucky?

The median home value in Morgan County, Kentucky is $106,000, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

How are property taxes calculated in Kentucky?

Property taxes in Kentucky are calculated based on the assessed value of your property multiplied by the local mill levy (tax rate). The assessed value is determined by your county assessor and may differ from market value. Homeowners may qualify for exemptions such as homestead, senior, veteran, or disability exemptions that can reduce the taxable value. Tax rates vary by county and include levies for schools, municipal services, and special districts.

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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.

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