Breckinridge County property tax
Homeowners in Breckinridge County, Kentucky typically pay about 0.58% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $916 on a median home value of $156,700.
Typical effective rate
0.58%
higher than 74% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$916
per year
Median home value
$156,700
In KY
#101
of 120 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.58% — 38% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 22% lower than the Kentucky median of 0.75%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $1,114 for mortgaged homes, $745 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 101st highest effective rate of 120 ranked Kentucky counties; nationally it sits around the 26th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Breckinridge County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.58%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Breckinridge County, KY?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Breckinridge County is 0.58% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($916) divided by the median home value ($156,700) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Breckinridge County?
The median owner-occupied home in Breckinridge County is valued at $156,700, and the median real estate tax paid is $916 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $1,114, versus $745 for homes without one.
How does Breckinridge County compare to the rest of Kentucky?
Breckinridge County's effective rate is 22% lower than the Kentucky median, ranking 101st of 120 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Kentucky counties
Counties ranked closest to Breckinridge County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Kentucky counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98 | Simpson County | 0.60% | $1,371 |
| 99 | Casey County | 0.60% | $812 |
| 100 | Nicholas County | 0.59% | $729 |
| 102 | Butler County | 0.58% | $645 |
| 103 | Crittenden County | 0.57% | $731 |
| 104 | Russell County | 0.57% | $929 |
Official data & resources for Breckinridge County
- Breckinridge County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Breckinridge County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Breckinridge County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.