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County tax profile · 2026 · Census ACS + IRS data

Property Tax & Income in Adair County, Kentucky

Adair County has an effective property tax rate of 0.64%. On the median home value of $150,800, that's roughly $971 per year. Median household income is $53,553.

Effective Property Tax Rate1
0.64%
median tax $971 ÷ median home $150,800
Median Home Value1
$150,800
owner-occupied
Median Household Income1
$53,553
per-capita $28,489
Est. Annual Tax on Median Home1
$971
at 0.64% effective rate

What you'll pay, at a glance

Property taxes are the largest local tax most homeowners pay. The effective rate measures the real tax bill as a share of home value — a more useful number than the nominal “mill rate,” because assessment practices vary county to county.

MetricAdair CountyKentucky (state context)
Effective property tax rate10.64%0.68%
Median home value1$150,800—
State income tax3top rate 3.50%top rate 3.50%
State sales tax36.00% combined6.00% combined

How this is calculated

The effective property tax rate is the median real-estate tax bill divided by the median home value — both for owner-occupied homes, from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS 5-year estimates)1. Median income is also from the ACS1. Federal and state income-tax figures use IRS2 and Tax Foundation3 data.

About Adair County, KY

In Adair County, Kentucky, buying a home comes with a lighter tax load than much of the country. The median home value sits at $150,800, and the annual property tax bill on that home runs about $971, based on an effective rate of 0.644%. That rate falls under Kentucky's statewide median of 0.675% and ranks 83rd among the state's 120 counties. Nationally, the picture looks even better for buyers here, since the U.S. median effective rate is 0.794%. Columbia, the county's largest town, anchors a rural area that also includes Breeding and Glens Fork. Households earning the median income of $53,553 would find the yearly tax bill takes up a small share of what they bring in, while per-capita income stands at $28,489. For anyone weighing a move, the combination of below-average home prices and below-average taxes keeps upfront and ongoing costs lower than in many other markets.

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in Adair County, KY?
The effective rate is 0.64% — meaning the median tax bill equals about 0.64% of the median home value.
How much are property taxes on a median home?
On the median home ($150,800), the estimated annual bill is about $971.
Is Adair County's rate high or low?
Compare it to the state median of 0.68% and the national average near 1.1%.
How does the effective rate differ from my mill rate?
A mill rate is the nominal levy per $1,000 of assessed value. The effective rate reflects what you actually pay after exemptions and assessments — it's the median tax bill as a share of median home value, so it better predicts your real cost.
Will a reassessment raise my tax bill?
Not necessarily. If your home's assessed value rises, your bill can go up, but only if the mill rate and exemptions stay flat. Contact the Adair County assessor's office to review your current assessment.
Can I appeal my property tax assessment?
Yes. Most counties allow an appeal when you believe the assessed value exceeds the market value. File with the Adair County assessor within the local deadline, typically with comparable sales as evidence.
Sources
[1] U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year (2023) — Median home value (B25077), median real-estate taxes (B25103), median household income (B19013), per-capita income (B19301).
[2] IRS — Statistics of Income — County income, AGI, and real-estate taxes paid.
[3] Tax Foundation — State income, sales, corporate, and estate/inheritance tax rates.