Simpson County Property Taxes
Simpson County, Kentucky
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
14% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$104/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.64%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$195,700
State avg ▲ $150,167
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,368
$114/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,104
$92/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#30
of 120 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Simpson County, Kentucky
Simpson County: lowest rates in the group
Simpson County's effective tax rate of 0.637% ranks among the nation's most affordable, sitting well below the national median of 0.876%. The median property tax of $1,246 is less than half the national median of $2,690, making Simpson a genuine tax haven for property owners. Simpson County offers substantially lower burden than typical American communities.
Well below Kentucky average
Simpson County's 0.637% rate and $1,246 median tax both underperform Kentucky's state average of 0.719% and $1,093 respectively. Simpson ranks among Kentucky's lowest-burden counties, attracting cost-conscious homebuyers seeking favorable property tax environments.
Simpson sets the low-tax standard
At 0.637%, Simpson County's rate beats every county in this regional group, including Todd County (0.553%) and Trigg County (0.555%) when median values are considered in context. Simpson offers the best combination of reasonable rates and property values in the area.
What Simpson County homeowners pay
Homeowners with Simpson County's median property value of $195,700 pay approximately $1,246 annually—the lowest among these eight counties. With a mortgage, the payment rises to $1,368; without one, it drops to $1,104.
Even low rates merit review
Simpson County's favorable rates shouldn't discourage assessment verification; overvaluation occurs even in low-tax regions. Homeowners should review their annual assessments and file appeals if property values diverge from market reality.
How Simpson County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Simpson County
0.64%
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.