Oldham County Property Taxes
Oldham County, Kentucky
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
216% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$288/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.92%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$375,000
State avg ▲ $150,167
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$3,646
$304/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$3,056
$255/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#112
of 120 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Oldham County, Kentucky
Oldham County: highest-taxed in profile
Oldham County's effective tax rate of 0.921% exceeds the national median of 0.88%, placing it in approximately the 70th percentile nationally. Residents pay $3,454 annually on a median home valued at $375,000—well above the national median property tax of $2,690.
Highest rate among all eight counties
Oldham County's 0.921% effective rate is the highest in this profile and significantly above Kentucky's state average of 0.719%. The median property tax of $3,454 more than triples the state median of $1,093, reflecting Oldham's affluent property values and higher tax burden.
Substantially higher taxes than peers
Oldham County's 0.921% rate far exceeds all comparable counties: Nicholas (0.568%), Ohio (0.613%), Muhlenberg (0.694%), Owen (0.746%), Pendleton (0.775%), and Nelson (0.795%). The tax disparity reflects Oldham's wealthier demographic and significantly higher home values.
Oldham homeowners pay premium taxes
A median-valued home of $375,000 in Oldham County generates $3,454 in annual property taxes. With mortgage and additional assessments, total annual tax costs reach approximately $3,646.
High-value homes deserve careful review
In Oldham County's affluent market, assessment errors can cost thousands annually—making property tax appeals especially valuable. Homeowners with high-value properties should verify their assessed valuations match market conditions and consider appealing if inflated.
How Oldham County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Oldham County
0.92%
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.