42409 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 42409 (Dixon, Kentucky) pay a median of $1,370/year in property taxes on homes valued at $141,100. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.97%, which is 29% above the Kentucky state average of 0.75%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 42409 is approximately $114, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Webster County. This is $273 more than the Kentucky average of $1,097/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Kentucky, 42409 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 41348 (0.97%) and 41014 (0.97%).

In Dixon, property taxes represent approximately 2.5% of the median household income of $55,739, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Kentucky property tax is based on Webster County's reappraisal cycle, not the purchase price — reassessment occurs on the county's schedule, typically every 4 years, not at sale. Webster County seniors 65+, disabled owners, and eligible veterans qualify for homestead exemptions; submit your claim to the Webster County Property Valuation Administrator before the deadline on your first assessment notice. File a formal written appeal with the county if your assessment exceeds comparable properties in your neighborhood.