Letcher County, KY property tax
Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20
The median effective property tax rate in Letcher County is 0.93%, above the Kentucky median of 0.77% and below the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $657 a year on a home worth $70,500.
- Effective rate
- 0.93%
- Median annual bill
- $657
- Median home value
- $70,500
- Rank in Kentucky
- 8of 120
Estimated annual bill by home value
| Home value | Estimated bill | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $1,860 | $155 |
| $300,000 | $2,790 | $233 |
| $400,000 | $3,720 | $310 |
| $500,000 | $4,650 | $388 |
| $750,000 | $6,975 | $581 |
| $1,000,000 | $9,300 | $775 |
Letcher County compared with Kentucky and the US
| Area | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Letcher County | 0.93% | $657 | $70,500 |
| 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 Letcher County, KY?
The median effective property tax rate in Letcher County is 0.93% of home value, above the Kentucky median of 0.77% and below the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $657 a year on a median home value of $70,500 (Census ACS 2023 5-year).
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Letcher County?
About $3,720 per year at the county's median effective rate of 0.93%, 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 Letcher County compare with the rest of Kentucky?
Letcher County ranks 8 of 120 Kentucky counties by effective rate. The Kentucky median is 0.77% and the median bill is $1,472.