Whitley County, KY property tax
Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20
The median effective property tax rate in Whitley County is 0.66%, below the Kentucky median of 0.77% and below the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $792 a year on a home worth $120,600.
- Effective rate
- 0.66%
- Median annual bill
- $792
- Median home value
- $120,600
- Rank in Kentucky
- 85of 120
Estimated annual bill by home value
| Home value | Estimated bill | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $1,320 | $110 |
| $300,000 | $1,980 | $165 |
| $400,000 | $2,640 | $220 |
| $500,000 | $3,300 | $275 |
| $750,000 | $4,950 | $413 |
| $1,000,000 | $6,600 | $550 |
Whitley County compared with Kentucky and the US
| Area | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitley County | 0.66% | $792 | $120,600 |
| 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 Whitley County, KY?
The median effective property tax rate in Whitley County is 0.66% of home value, below the Kentucky median of 0.77% and below the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $792 a year on a median home value of $120,600 (Census ACS 2023 5-year).
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Whitley County?
About $2,640 per year at the county's median effective rate of 0.66%, 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 Whitley County compare with the rest of Kentucky?
Whitley County ranks 85 of 120 Kentucky counties by effective rate. The Kentucky median is 0.77% and the median bill is $1,472.