Graves County, KY Property Taxes (2026)

Graves County owners pay a median of $929 a year on a median home value of $139,000, an effective rate of 0.67%. That's the 83rd-highest rate of 120 Kentucky counties with Census data, below the Kentucky county median of 0.72%.

Updated October 2026 · Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023)

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Effective tax rate

0.67%

83rd highest of 120 in KY

Median annual bill

$929

~$77/month

Median home value

$139,000

Kentucky county median

0.72%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Graves County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Graves County's 0.67% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$931
Savings at 10–15% off
$93–$140
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Graves County vs. Kentucky vs. U.S. property tax rates

Graves County0.67%
Kentucky county median0.72%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Graves County's effective property tax rate is 0.67%, vs. 0.72% for the median Kentucky county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 83rd of 120 in Kentucky. Effective rate = median tax bill ÷ median home value, so it already reflects typical exemptions. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023))

How to appeal your property taxes in Graves County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

    Check the assessed value from the Graves Property Valuation Administrator. Compare it to recent sales of similar homes nearby.

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Graves County deadline is Within 60 days of receipt. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment year.

  3. 3

    Gather evidence

    Recent comparable sales, photos of condition issues, repair estimates or an independent appraisal.

  4. 4

    Present your case

    Submit evidence or attend a hearing with the Property Valuation Administrator.

  5. 5

    Get your decision

    If you win, your assessed value and bill go down. On a $929 bill, 10–15% off is $93–$139 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Kentucky

Kentucky homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Graves Property Valuation Administrator for amounts.

Homestead exemption

For your primary residence. Reduces the value used to calculate your bill.

Senior / over-65

Many states add an exemption or freeze for owners 65 and older.

Disability

For homeowners with qualifying disabilities, often similar to the over-65 benefit.

Veterans

Disabled veterans may get partial or full exemptions depending on rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Graves County, Kentucky?
The median effective property tax rate in Graves County is 0.67%: a median annual bill of $929 on a median home value of $139,000. That's the 83rd-highest rate of 120 Kentucky counties with Census data. Your own rate depends on which city, school district and special districts you're in. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023).
How much are property taxes in Graves County?
The median Graves County property tax bill is $929 a year, about $77 a month, compared with a Kentucky county median of $935.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Graves County?
The deadline to appeal in Graves County is Within 60 days of receipt. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Graves County a high property tax area?
Graves County's 0.67% effective rate is below the Kentucky county median of 0.72% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 83rd-highest rate of 120 Kentucky counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Graves County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Hickman County

Rate: 0.82%

Median bill: $756

Carlisle County

Rate: 0.85%

Median bill: $887

Marshall County

Rate: 0.72%

Median bill: $1,246

Calloway County

Rate: 0.67%

Median bill: $1,215

McCracken County

Rate: 0.73%

Median bill: $1,342

Ballard County

Rate: 0.80%

Median bill: $1,067

Fulton County

Rate: 0.72%

Median bill: $562

Livingston County

Rate: 0.63%

Median bill: $731

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