Bracken County, Kentucky property tax

Median property tax, home value and effective rate (Census 2020–2024)

Updated Oct 17, 2026, 1:57 AM ET
Effective property tax rate
0.92%

Homeowners in Bracken County, Kentucky paid a median $1,149 a year in property tax on a median home worth $125,000, an effective rate of about 0.92% (Census 2020–2024).

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year medians

#116 lowest of 120Kentucky counties by effective rate

0.75%Kentucky statewide · US 0.94%
Median tax paid
$1,149
per year, 2020–24
Median home value
$125,000
owner-occupied
Effective rate
0.92%
tax ÷ value
Tax vs. income
1.7%
of $66,319 median household income
Owner costs
$1,144/mo
median with a mortgage, incl. tax & insurance

How Bracken County compares

Effective rate (median tax ÷ median value)

Bracken County0.92%
Kentucky0.75%
United States0.94%

Median tax paid per year

Bracken County$1,149
Kentucky$1,544
United States$3,119

Tax on a home here

At the local 0.92% effective rate

Home valueEstimated yearly taxPer month
$150,000$1,379$115
$250,000$2,298$192
$350,000$3,217$268
$500,000$4,596$383

Cities and towns in Bracken County

PlaceMedian taxMedian valueRate
Germantown$710$101,4000.70%

Buying a home in Bracken County? 2026 loan limits

Related

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020–2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax ÷ median home value. Actual bills depend on assessed value, exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran) and local levies. Check with your county assessor or treasurer. Not tax advice.

Frequently asked questions

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

Homeowners in Bracken County, Kentucky paid a median $1,149 a year in property tax on a median home worth $125,000, an effective rate of about 0.92% (Census 2020–2024).

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

About $2,758 a year ($230 a month) at the 0.92% median effective rate. Your bill depends on assessed value and exemptions.

Is Bracken County property tax high?

It ranks #116 lowest of 120 Kentucky counties. The state median effective rate is 0.75% and the US rate is 0.94%.

Where do I pay property tax in Bracken County?

Bills are issued and collected by the Bracken County treasurer or tax collector, based on values set by the county assessor.