Lyon 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
0.63%

Homeowners in Lyon County, Kentucky paid a median $1,196 a year in property tax on a median home worth $189,500, an effective rate of about 0.63% (Census 2020–2024).

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year medians

#32 lowest of 120Kentucky counties by effective rate

0.75%Kentucky statewide · US 0.94%
Median tax paid
$1,196
per year, 2020–24
Median home value
$189,500
owner-occupied
Effective rate
0.63%
tax ÷ value
Tax vs. income
1.8%
of $65,066 median household income
Owner costs
$1,376/mo
median with a mortgage, incl. tax & insurance

How Lyon County compares

Effective rate (median tax ÷ median value)

Lyon County0.63%
Kentucky0.75%
United States0.94%

Median tax paid per year

Lyon County$1,196
Kentucky$1,544
United States$3,119

Tax on a home here

At the local 0.63% effective rate

Home valueEstimated yearly taxPer month
$150,000$947$79
$250,000$1,578$131
$350,000$2,209$184
$500,000$3,156$263

Cities and towns in Lyon County

PlaceMedian taxMedian valueRate
Eddyville$1,323$188,4000.70%
Kuttawa$1,875$292,2000.64%

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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 Lyon County, Kentucky?

Homeowners in Lyon County, Kentucky paid a median $1,196 a year in property tax on a median home worth $189,500, an effective rate of about 0.63% (Census 2020–2024).

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

About $1,893 a year ($158 a month) at the 0.63% median effective rate. Your bill depends on assessed value and exemptions.

Is Lyon County property tax high?

It ranks #32 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 Lyon County?

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