Jessamine County, KY property tax
Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20
The median effective property tax rate in Jessamine County is 0.77%, above the Kentucky median of 0.77% and below the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $1,889 a year on a home worth $245,100.
- Effective rate
- 0.77%
- Median annual bill
- $1,889
- Median home value
- $245,100
- Rank in Kentucky
- 31of 120
Estimated annual bill by home value
| Home value | Estimated bill | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $1,540 | $128 |
| $300,000 | $2,310 | $193 |
| $400,000 | $3,080 | $257 |
| $500,000 | $3,850 | $321 |
| $750,000 | $5,775 | $481 |
| $1,000,000 | $7,700 | $642 |
Jessamine County compared with Kentucky and the US
| Area | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessamine County | 0.77% | $1,889 | $245,100 |
| 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 Jessamine County, KY?
The median effective property tax rate in Jessamine County is 0.77% of home value, above the Kentucky median of 0.77% and below the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $1,889 a year on a median home value of $245,100 (Census ACS 2023 5-year).
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Jessamine County?
About $3,080 per year at the county's median effective rate of 0.77%, 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 Jessamine County compare with the rest of Kentucky?
Jessamine County ranks 31 of 120 Kentucky counties by effective rate. The Kentucky median is 0.77% and the median bill is $1,472.