Muhlenberg County Property Taxes
Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
23% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$70/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.69%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$121,300
State avg ▼ $150,167
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,035
$86/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$599
$50/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#50
of 120 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
Muhlenberg's tax rate ranks low nationally
At 0.694%, Muhlenberg's effective property tax rate sits well below the national median of 0.88%, placing the county in approximately the 25th percentile nationally. Homeowners here pay roughly $842 annually on a median home valued at $121,300—less than a third of the national median property tax of $2,690.
Below-average taxes within Kentucky
Muhlenberg's 0.694% effective rate trails Kentucky's state average of 0.719%, ranking the county in the lower half for tax burden statewide. The median property tax of $842 is also $251 below the state median of $1,093.
Among the lower-taxed in the region
Compared to neighboring counties, Muhlenberg sits in the middle: Nicholas County (0.568%) taxes less, while Nelson County (0.795%) and Pendleton County (0.775%) tax more. Oldham County's 0.921% rate is substantially higher, making Muhlenberg relatively affordable for regional homebuyers.
What $121,300 home costs annually
A median-valued home in Muhlenberg generates approximately $842 in annual property taxes. With mortgage and other obligations factored in, total tax payments rise to roughly $1,035 per year.
Many Muhlenberg homeowners are overassessed
Despite lower county rates, numerous homeowners in Muhlenberg may still be paying more than necessary due to assessment errors or outdated home valuations. Property tax appeals are available and often successful—it's worth checking if your home's assessed value matches current market conditions.
How Muhlenberg County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Muhlenberg County
0.69%
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.