Property Tax in Bullitt County, Kentucky
In Bullitt County, Kentucky, the typical homeowner pays $1,994 a year in property taxes on a home worth a median of $233,700. The figures on this page are the Census Bureau's published medians (US Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, 2023), shown exactly as released.
What the Bullitt County numbers mean
A median is the middle household: half of owner-occupied households in Bullitt County pay more than $1,994, and half pay less. Your own bill is set by your home's assessed value, the exemptions you qualify for, and the local taxing districts your property sits in — so individual bills vary widely around the median.
Dividing the median tax by the median home value gives a derived effective rate of 0.85% for Bullitt County. It is an estimate built from two survey medians, not the county's official rate, but it is a fair way to compare the local tax burden with other counties where home values are very different.
Bullitt County by the numbers
| Measure | Bullitt County | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes paid | $1,994 | $1,472 | $2,969 |
| Median home value | $233,700 | $192,300 | $303,400 |
| Derived effective rate* | 0.85% | 0.77% | 0.98% |
| Median tax per month | $166 | $123 | $247 |
*Estimate derived from Census medians (tax ÷ value), not an official rate.
Bullitt County at a glance
- Median tax rank in Kentucky: #10 of 120 counties
- Median home value rank in Kentucky: #12 of 120
- Population rank in Kentucky: #10 of 120 (83,209 residents)
- Population density rank: #9 of 120 (280 people per square mile)
- Land area rank in Kentucky: #66 of 120 (297 sq mi, 0.8% of the combined county land area)
- Median tax as a monthly figure: $166; per $1,000 of home value: $0.85
How Bullitt County compares
Set against its state, Bullitt County's median bill of $1,994 is about 35% higher than the Kentucky median ($1,472). Against the country as a whole it is about 33% lower than the US median ($2,969). That places the county #10 of 120 Kentucky counties ranked by median taxes paid.
Remember what drives the ranking: bills follow home values as much as rates. Bullitt County's median home, at $233,700, ranks #12 by value in Kentucky, while its derived rate of 0.85% compares with a derived US figure of 0.98%.
Some extra context for Bullitt County: the median bill works out to about $166 a month, and the derived rate equals roughly $853 of tax per $100,000 of home value. The county is home to 83,209 people — the #10 most populous county in Kentucky, spread over 297 square miles, a density of about 280 people per square mile. Its median home value, $233,700, ranks #12 among the state's 120 counties with data.
Zooming out: of 3133 counties nationwide with published Census figures, only 1066 record a higher median tax bill than Bullitt County — it sits in the top 34% nationally. The county holds roughly 1.8% of Kentucky's people. Its homes are worth more than the state norm (median $233,700 versus $192,300), and a decade at the derived rate of 0.85% adds up to about 8.53% of the median home's value in tax. The cheapest county in the state, Wolfe County, medians $391 — $1,603 less than Bullitt County per year.
Counties nearest Bullitt County in the Kentucky ranking
| County | Median tax paid | Median home value | Derived rate* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County, KY | $2,023 | $237,200 | 0.85% |
| Woodford County, KY | $2,003 | $270,400 | 0.74% |
| Jessamine County, KY | $1,889 | $245,100 | 0.77% |
| Scott County, KY | $1,800 | $264,200 | 0.68% |
Bullitt County and its population peers
For a like-for-like sense of scale, compare Bullitt County with its national population peers: the counties nearest to its 83,209 residents, listed in the table below with their own Census medians. Of the 9 counties in that group, Bullitt County's median bill of $1,994 is #5 of 9.
| County | Population | Median tax paid | Median home value | Derived rate* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland County, MI | 83,641 | $2,771 | $184,300 | 1.50% |
| Howard County, IN | 83,610 | $1,110 | $151,500 | 0.73% |
| Orangeburg County, SC | 83,531 | $724 | $109,700 | 0.66% |
| Indiana County, PA | 83,213 | $2,271 | $145,400 | 1.56% |
| Crawford County, PA | 83,189 | $2,099 | $143,400 | 1.46% |
| Lee County, MS | 83,138 | $1,356 | $187,800 | 0.72% |
| Yuba County, CA | 83,079 | $2,865 | $380,000 | 0.75% |
| Bartholomew County, IN | 82,881 | $1,597 | $221,100 | 0.72% |
The closest population match is Indiana County, Pennsylvania (83,213 residents), where the median real estate tax paid is $2,271 on a median home value of $145,400 — $277 less than Bullitt County pays.
Bullitt County's nearest population neighbours within Kentucky are Madison County (94,064 residents, median tax $1,631 on a median value of $220,700); Campbell County (93,193 residents, median tax $2,495 on a median value of $234,500); Christian County (72,599 residents, median tax $1,065 on a median value of $149,200); Oldham County (68,600 residents, median tax $3,454 on a median value of $375,000). Comparing them is a reminder that even inside one state's rules, the bill follows local home values and local district rates more than anything decided at the state level.
How the tax is worked out
The bill is built in stages. First the assessor puts a market value on the property. Exemptions — a homestead exemption above all — then reduce the taxable amount. Finally the combined local rate is applied. To see the scale: at the county's derived rate of 0.85%, each $100,000 of value corresponds to about $853 of tax a year, and a $400,000 home to roughly $3,412. Real bills use the official assessment and district rates, not this derived figure, so treat the example as a sense of scale only.
Illustrative bills in Bullitt County at the derived rate
The derived rate of 0.85% is only an estimate built from medians, but applying it to different home values gives a sense of scale for Bullitt County — and a quick way to compare with the state derived rate of 0.77% and the US figure of 0.98%:
| Home value | Illustrative tax / year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $1,280 | $107 |
| $250,000 | $2,132 | $178 |
| $350,000 | $2,986 | $249 |
| $500,000 | $4,265 | $355 |
| $750,000 | $6,398 | $533 |
Illustration only: real bills are computed from the assessed value, exemptions, and the combined rates of the property's actual taxing districts.
Checking your assessment in Bullitt County
If your bill looks wrong, work through these steps:
1. Get your property record card from the assessor and check the basics — living area, lot size, bedrooms, condition, and any exemptions you should have.
2. Compare your assessed value with recent sale prices of similar homes in Bullitt County.
3. Talk to the assessor's office informally first; clear errors are often fixed without a hearing.
4. If needed, file a formal appeal with the local review board before the deadline on your assessment notice, with your evidence attached.
5. Keep paying the bill as issued while the appeal runs, unless your notice says otherwise — unpaid taxes accrue penalties regardless of an appeal.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the median property tax in Bullitt County, Kentucky?
The median real estate tax paid in Bullitt County, Kentucky is $1,994 per year, on a median home value of $233,700 (US Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, 2023).
What is the effective property tax rate in Bullitt County, Kentucky?
Dividing Bullitt County's median tax bill ($1,994) by its median home value ($233,700) gives a derived effective rate of 0.85%. This is an estimate computed from two Census survey medians — it is not the county's official tax rate.
How does Bullitt County compare with the rest of Kentucky?
Bullitt County ranks #10 of 120 Kentucky counties with published data by median taxes paid. Its median bill of $1,994 is about 35% higher than the Kentucky median of $1,472.
How are property taxes calculated in Bullitt County, Kentucky?
The assessor estimates your property's market value; exemptions (such as a homestead exemption) reduce the taxable amount; and the result is multiplied by the combined rates of the local taxing districts — county, municipality, school district and any special districts. In Bullitt County, the median outcome of that process is a bill of $1,994 on a median home value of $233,700.
Can I appeal my property tax assessment in Bullitt County, Kentucky?
Yes. Request your property record card from the Bullitt County assessor's office and check it for errors, then compare your assessed value with recent sales of similar homes. If it still looks too high, file a formal appeal with the local review board named on your assessment notice before the deadline printed on the notice — windows are short, often 30 to 90 days.