Wayne County Property Taxes
Wayne County, Kentucky
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
35.7% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$59/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.58%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$121,700
State avg ▼ $150,167
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$975
$81/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$508
$42/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#15
of 120 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Wayne County, Kentucky
Wayne County offers Kentucky's lowest rates
Wayne County's effective tax rate of 0.578% ranks among the nation's lowest-tax jurisdictions, well below the national median of 0.84%. At just $703 annually, Wayne County homeowners pay roughly one-quarter of the national median property tax of $2,690.
Lowest-taxed county in Kentucky
Wayne County's 0.578% effective rate is the lowest among Kentucky's 120 counties, dramatically below the state average of 0.719%. The median property tax of $703 is the smallest in the state, nearly 36% below Kentucky's median of $1,093.
Clear winner for tax-conscious buyers
Wayne County's 0.578% rate substantially undercuts every neighbor: Whitley County at 0.657%, Union County at 0.787%, Washington County at 0.716%, and Webster County at 0.985%. For those prioritizing low property taxes, Wayne County has no peer in the region.
Just $703 on median home value
The median Wayne County home, valued at $121,700, triggers approximately $703 in annual property taxes—the lowest median bill in Kentucky. With mortgage escrow included, costs rise to roughly $975 per year.
Even low assessments can be appealed
While Wayne County taxes are lowest statewide, homeowners shouldn't assume their assessment is accurate without review. An appeal costs nothing and may reveal additional savings or errors in your property record.
How Wayne County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Wayne County
0.58%
Effective rate
Kentucky Avg
0.73%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the property tax rate in Wayne County, Kentucky?
How much are property taxes in Wayne County?
How does Wayne County compare to the Kentucky average?
What is the median home value in Wayne County, Kentucky?
Is Wayne County a low property tax area in Kentucky?
How does Wayne County rank for property taxes in Kentucky?
Counties with Similar Tax Rates
Nearby Counties
Other Counties in Kentucky
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.