Homeowners in Calloway County, Kentucky paid a median $1,195 a year in property tax on a median home worth $183,200, an effective rate of about 0.65% (Census 2020–2024).
0.75%Kentucky statewide · US 0.94%
How Calloway County compares
Effective rate (median tax ÷ median value)
Median tax paid per year
Tax on a home here
At the local 0.65% effective rate
| Home value | Estimated yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $978 | $82 |
| $250,000 | $1,631 | $136 |
| $350,000 | $2,283 | $190 |
| $500,000 | $3,261 | $272 |
Cities and towns in Calloway County
| Place | Median tax | Median value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murray | $1,535 | $195,000 | 0.79% |
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Related
- Kentucky property tax by countyall counties ranked
- Mason County, KY0.65% effective
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- Washington County, KY0.66% effective
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.
Major Cities & Counties in Kentucky
Largest by population (Census ACS 2020–2024). Property tax for each:
- Louisville/Jefferson County pop. 631,818
- Lexington-Fayette pop. 323,725
- Bowling Green pop. 75,388
- Owensboro pop. 60,302
- Covington pop. 41,110
- Georgetown pop. 39,117
- Richmond pop. 37,111
- Florence pop. 32,803
- Elizabethtown pop. 32,576
- Nicholasville pop. 32,197
- Jefferson County pop. 783,022
- Fayette County pop. 323,725
- Kenton County pop. 171,288
- Warren County pop. 140,918
- Boone County pop. 139,841
- Hardin County pop. 111,942
- Daviess County pop. 103,648
- Madison County pop. 95,769
- Campbell County pop. 93,426
- Bullitt County pop. 84,027
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Calloway County, Kentucky?
Homeowners in Calloway County, Kentucky paid a median $1,195 a year in property tax on a median home worth $183,200, an effective rate of about 0.65% (Census 2020–2024).
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Calloway County?
About $1,957 a year ($163 a month) at the 0.65% median effective rate. Your bill depends on assessed value and exemptions.
Is Calloway County property tax high?
It ranks #42 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 Calloway County?
Bills are issued and collected by the Calloway County treasurer or tax collector, based on values set by the county assessor.