McCracken County, KY Property Taxes (2026)

McCracken County owners pay a median of $1,342 a year on a median home value of $182,900, an effective rate of 0.73%. That's the 51st-highest rate of 120 Kentucky counties with Census data, above 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

0.73%

51st highest of 120 in KY

Median annual bill

$1,342

~$112/month

Median home value

$182,900

Kentucky county median

0.72%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in McCracken County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply McCracken County's 0.73% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$1,335
Savings at 10–15% off
$134–$200
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McCracken County vs. Kentucky vs. U.S. property tax rates

McCracken County0.73%
Kentucky county median0.72%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: McCracken County's effective property tax rate is 0.73%, vs. 0.72% for the median Kentucky county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 51st 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 McCracken County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The McCracken 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 $1,342 bill, 10–15% off is $134–$201 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Kentucky

Kentucky homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the McCracken 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 McCracken County, Kentucky?
The median effective property tax rate in McCracken County is 0.73%: a median annual bill of $1,342 on a median home value of $182,900. That's the 51st-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 McCracken County?
The median McCracken County property tax bill is $1,342 a year, about $112 a month, compared with a Kentucky county median of $935.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in McCracken County?
The deadline to appeal in McCracken County is Within 60 days of receipt. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is McCracken County a high property tax area?
McCracken County's 0.73% effective rate is above the Kentucky county median of 0.72% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 51st-highest rate of 120 Kentucky counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my McCracken County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Ballard County

Rate: 0.80%

Median bill: $1,067

Carlisle County

Rate: 0.85%

Median bill: $887

Livingston County

Rate: 0.63%

Median bill: $731

Graves County

Rate: 0.67%

Median bill: $929

Marshall County

Rate: 0.72%

Median bill: $1,246

Hickman County

Rate: 0.82%

Median bill: $756

Lyon County

Rate: 0.55%

Median bill: $1,016

Calloway County

Rate: 0.67%

Median bill: $1,215

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