Laurel County property tax
Homeowners in Laurel County, Kentucky typically pay about 0.57% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $906 on a median home value of $159,500.
Typical effective rate
0.57%
higher than 76% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$906
per year
Median home value
$159,500
In KY
#105
of 120 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.57% — 39% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 24% lower than the Kentucky median of 0.75%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $1,183 for mortgaged homes, $592 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 105th highest effective rate of 120 ranked Kentucky counties; nationally it sits around the 24th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Laurel County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.57%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Laurel County, KY?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Laurel County is 0.57% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($906) divided by the median home value ($159,500) 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 Laurel County?
The median owner-occupied home in Laurel County is valued at $159,500, and the median real estate tax paid is $906 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $1,183, versus $592 for homes without one.
How does Laurel County compare to the rest of Kentucky?
Laurel County's effective rate is 24% lower than the Kentucky median, ranking 105th of 120 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Kentucky counties
Counties ranked closest to Laurel County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Kentucky counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 102 | Butler County | 0.58% | $645 |
| 103 | Crittenden County | 0.57% | $731 |
| 104 | Russell County | 0.57% | $929 |
| 106 | Grayson County | 0.56% | $930 |
| 107 | Trigg County | 0.56% | $1,162 |
| 108 | Wayne County | 0.56% | $758 |
Official data & resources for Laurel County
- Laurel County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Laurel County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Laurel 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.