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Letcher 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
0.96%

Homeowners in Letcher County, Kentucky paid a median $648 a year in property tax on a median home worth $67,400, an effective rate of about 0.96% (Census 2020–2024).

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year medians

#117 lowest of 120Kentucky counties by effective rate

0.75%Kentucky statewide · US 0.94%
Median tax paid
$648
per year, 2020–24
Median home value
$67,400
owner-occupied
Effective rate
0.96%
tax ÷ value
Tax vs. income
1.6%
of $41,793 median household income
Owner costs
$1,079/mo
median with a mortgage, incl. tax & insurance

How Letcher County compares

Effective rate (median tax ÷ median value)

Letcher County0.96%
Kentucky0.75%
United States0.94%

Median tax paid per year

Letcher County$648
Kentucky$1,544
United States$3,119

Tax on a home here

At the local 0.96% effective rate

Home valueEstimated yearly taxPer month
$150,000$1,442$120
$250,000$2,404$200
$350,000$3,365$280
$500,000$4,807$401

Cities and towns in Letcher County

PlaceMedian taxMedian valueRate
McRoberts$878$60,1001.46%

Buying a home in Letcher 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 Letcher County, Kentucky?

Homeowners in Letcher County, Kentucky paid a median $648 a year in property tax on a median home worth $67,400, an effective rate of about 0.96% (Census 2020–2024).

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

About $2,884 a year ($240 a month) at the 0.96% median effective rate. Your bill depends on assessed value and exemptions.

Is Letcher County property tax high?

It ranks #117 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 Letcher County?

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

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