42211 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 42211 (Cadiz, Kentucky) pay a median of $1,114/year in property taxes on homes valued at $197,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.56%, which is 25% below the Kentucky state average of 0.75%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 42211 is approximately $93, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Trigg County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Kentucky, 42211 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 40351 (0.56%) and 42064 (0.56%).

In Cadiz, property taxes represent approximately 2.1% of the median household income of $54,039, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Kentucky has no purchase-price reassessment trigger — your tax bill depends on the county's periodic reappraisal schedule, meaning you may inherit the prior owner's lower assessment until the next county-wide update. Trigg County homeowners 65+, disabled persons, and qualifying veterans should file for exemptions with the Trigg County Property Valuation Administrator immediately after closing. Check your assessment notice for the appeal deadline (typically 30 days) and file a formal protest if you believe the value is incorrect.