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Rockcastle County

Rockcastle County, Kentucky

Effective Tax Rate

0.48%

Median Annual Tax

$574

How Rockcastle County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Rockcastle County$574
Kentucky State Average$1,093
National Average$1,924

Rockcastle County

0.48%

Effective rate

Kentucky Avg

0.73%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Tax by Mortgage Status

With Mortgage

$862

per year

Without Mortgage

$501

per year

Estimate Your Property Tax

$

Annual Tax

$574

Monthly Escrow

$48

Effective Rate

0.48%

vs. Kentucky State Average▼ 47.5% below
vs. National Average▼ 78.7% below
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Rockcastle County, Kentucky?
The effective property tax rate in Rockcastle County, Kentucky is 0.48%. 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 Rockcastle County?
The median annual property tax payment in Rockcastle County is $574. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $862, while those without a mortgage pay $501.
How does Rockcastle County compare to the Kentucky average?
Rockcastle County's effective tax rate of 0.48% is lower than the Kentucky state average of 0.73%. The median annual property tax in Rockcastle County is $574, compared to the state average of $1,093.
What is the median home value in Rockcastle County, Kentucky?
The median home value in Rockcastle County, Kentucky is $119,300, 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.

Counties with Similar Tax Rates

Carter County(KY)

Rate0.49%
Median Tax$622

Menifee County(KY)

Rate0.50%
Median Tax$558

Caldwell County(KY)

Rate0.52%
Median Tax$594

Clinton County(KY)

Rate0.55%
Median Tax$627
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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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