Owensboro property tax, in one number.
The typical Owensboro homeowner pays $1,642 a year on a $178,900 home. That's above the Daviess County rate (0.84%) and close to the U.S. rate (0.94%).
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- Mortgage holders pay more.Homes with a mortgage paid a median $1,758, versus $1,465 for homes owned outright, often because they're newer, higher-value or more recently reassessed.
- Share of income.The median bill equals about 2.9% of the median household income of $56,357.
The data, charted
Effective rate compared
Owners vs renters
Owensboro compared
| Area | Median tax | Home value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owensboro | $1,642 | $178,900 | 0.92% |
| Daviess County | $1,675 | $199,900 | 0.84% |
| Kentucky | $1,544 | $205,600 | 0.75% |
| United States | $3,119 | $332,700 | 0.94% |
Nearby
- Daviess County0.84% · $1,675
- Henderson County0.90% · $1,548
- Warrick County0.67% · $1,631
- Hancock County0.66% · $930
- McLean County0.64% · $954
- Ohio County0.62% · $753
- Spencer County0.62% · $1,147
Good to know
What is the property tax rate in Owensboro?
The effective rate is about 0.92%. The median homeowner pays $1,642 a year on a home worth a median $178,900 (ACS 2020–2024). The legal tax rates set by each taxing unit are different numbers; the effective rate is what owners actually pay as a share of value.
How much is property tax on a $200,000 home in Owensboro?
About $1,840 a year, or roughly $153 a month, at Owensboro's average effective rate of 0.92%. Homestead, senior, veteran or other exemptions can lower the real bill, and a recent purchase or reassessment can raise it.
Why is my bill different from this estimate?
Your bill depends on your home's assessed value from the county assessor, the exact taxing units where you live (county, city, school district, special districts) and any exemptions you get. These figures are medians across all owner-occupied homes, not a bill for any address.
How current is this data?
It comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024, the latest release. Homeowners report the taxes they paid, so the numbers lag current bills by one to two years. We update the site when the Census Bureau publishes new estimates each December.
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