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Bath County, Kentucky: property tax rate, home values and income

Effective property tax rate

0.73%

46th highest of 120 counties in Kentucky

Median home value

$111,800

90th highest in Kentucky

Median household income

$54,128

65th highest in Kentucky

Population

12,812

Census ACS 2023

Sources: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates · Updated 11/03/2026

In Bath County, Kentucky the effective property tax rate is 0.73%. The median homeowner pays $817 a year in real estate taxes on a home with a median value of $111,800. That rate is the 46th highest of the 120 Kentucky counties with published data, and the 1860th highest of 3,132 counties in the United States.

Property tax in Bath County

The effective rate is the median real estate tax paid divided by the median home value. The Kentucky statewide average is 0.77%, so Bath County is below it. Applying this county's rate to other home prices gives a rough idea of the yearly bill; actual bills depend on the school district, exemptions and the assessed value.

Home valueEstimated tax per yearPer month
$111,800 (county median)$820$68
$200,000$1,460$122
$300,000$2,190$183
$400,000$2,920$243
$500,000$3,650$304

Home values and incomes

The median home value is $111,800 (90th highest in Kentucky, 2667th highest nationally) and the median household income is $54,128. Homes cost about 2.1 times a typical household's yearly income. Median gross rent is $600 a month. 72.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $860 a year for insurance. For comparison, the Kentucky statewide median home value is $230,909.

Counties near Bath County in the Kentucky property tax ranking

CountyEffective rateMedian home value
Madison County0.74%$220,700
Woodford County0.74%$270,400
Barren County0.73%$166,900
Bath County0.73%$111,800
Clark County0.73%$197,900
Lincoln County0.73%$139,300
Magoffin County0.73%$88,300

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in Bath County, Kentucky?

The effective property tax rate is 0.73% of home value per year, the 46th highest of 120 counties in Kentucky (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates).

How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Bath County?

At the county's effective rate of 0.73%, about $2,190 a year (roughly $183 a month). Your actual bill depends on the assessed value, your school district and exemptions.

What is the median home value in Bath County?

The median home value is $111,800 (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates, owner-occupied homes).

What is the median household income in Bath County?

The median household income is $54,128 (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates).