Bowling Green property tax, in one number.
The typical Bowling Green homeowner pays $1,807 a year on a $241,900 home. That's above the Warren County rate (0.65%) and well below the U.S. rate (0.94%).
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- Bills are up, rates are down.The median tax paid rose from $1,271 in 2016 to $1,803 in 2024 (+42%), while home values rose 70%. That pushed the effective rate down.
- Owners without a mortgage pay more.Homes owned outright paid a median $2,042, versus $1,728 for homes with a mortgage.
- Share of income.The median bill equals about 3.7% of the median household income of $48,873.
The data, charted
Median tax paid & effective rate
Owners vs renters
Effective rate compared
Bowling Green compared
| Area | Median tax | Home value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green | $1,807 | $241,900 | 0.75% |
| Warren County | $1,668 | $258,000 | 0.65% |
| Kentucky | $1,544 | $205,600 | 0.75% |
| United States | $3,119 | $332,700 | 0.94% |
Nearby
- Warren County0.65% · $1,668
- Barren County0.68% · $1,212
- Logan County0.61% · $1,010
- Simpson County0.60% · $1,371
- Butler County0.58% · $645
- Edmonson County0.55% · $881
- Allen County0.54% · $1,046
Good to know
What is the property tax rate in Bowling Green?
The effective rate is about 0.75%. The median homeowner pays $1,807 a year on a home worth a median $241,900 (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 $250,000 home in Bowling Green?
About $1,875 a year, or roughly $156 a month, at Bowling Green's average effective rate of 0.75%. 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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