Henry County, KY property tax
Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20
The median effective property tax rate in Henry County is 0.82%, above the Kentucky median of 0.77% and below the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $1,489 a year on a home worth $181,300.
- Effective rate
- 0.82%
- Median annual bill
- $1,489
- Median home value
- $181,300
- Rank in Kentucky
- 21of 120
Estimated annual bill by home value
| Home value | Estimated bill | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $1,640 | $137 |
| $300,000 | $2,460 | $205 |
| $400,000 | $3,280 | $273 |
| $500,000 | $4,100 | $342 |
| $750,000 | $6,150 | $513 |
| $1,000,000 | $8,200 | $683 |
Henry County compared with Kentucky and the US
| Area | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry County | 0.82% | $1,489 | $181,300 |
| Kentucky median | 0.77% | $1,472 | $192,300 |
| United States median | 0.98% | $2,969 | n/a |
Rates and medians: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023 5-year estimates, tables B25103 and B25077. Effective rate is median taxes paid divided by median owner-occupied home value.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Henry County, KY?
The median effective property tax rate in Henry County is 0.82% of home value, above the Kentucky median of 0.77% and below the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $1,489 a year on a median home value of $181,300 (Census ACS 2023 5-year).
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Henry County?
About $3,280 per year at the county's median effective rate of 0.82%, before exemptions. The exact bill depends on the city, school district and special districts that serve the parcel, so treat this as a planning estimate.
How does Henry County compare with the rest of Kentucky?
Henry County ranks 21 of 120 Kentucky counties by effective rate. The Kentucky median is 0.77% and the median bill is $1,472.