Marshall County property tax
Homeowners in Marshall County, Kentucky typically pay about 0.72% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $1,252 on a median home value of $173,800.
Typical effective rate
0.72%
higher than 58% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$1,252
per year
Median home value
$173,800
In KY
#46
of 120 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.72% — 23% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 4% lower than the Kentucky median of 0.75%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $1,359 for mortgaged homes, $1,141 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 46th highest effective rate of 120 ranked Kentucky counties; nationally it sits around the 42th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Marshall County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.72%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Marshall County, KY?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Marshall County is 0.72% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($1,252) divided by the median home value ($173,800) 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 Marshall County?
The median owner-occupied home in Marshall County is valued at $173,800, and the median real estate tax paid is $1,252 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $1,359, versus $1,141 for homes without one.
How does Marshall County compare to the rest of Kentucky?
Marshall County's effective rate is 4% lower than the Kentucky median, ranking 46th of 120 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Kentucky counties
Counties ranked closest to Marshall County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Kentucky counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | Breathitt County | 0.73% | $510 |
| 44 | Lincoln County | 0.72% | $1,066 |
| 45 | Owen County | 0.72% | $1,220 |
| 47 | Owsley County | 0.71% | $570 |
| 48 | Lawrence County | 0.71% | $793 |
| 49 | Bourbon County | 0.71% | $1,627 |
Official data & resources for Marshall County
- Marshall County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Marshall County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Marshall 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.