Brodhead, Rockcastle County, Kentucky Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Brodhead, Kentucky
Median Brodhead, Kentucky effective property tax rate: 0.82%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and lower than the Kentucky state median of 1.02%.
Median Brodhead, Kentucky home value: $50,000
Median annual Brodhead, Kentucky tax bill: $293, $2,107 lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Rockcastle calculated?
Property taxes in Brodhead, Kentucky are calculated based on the tax assessed value, which is often lower than the actual market value due to property tax exemptions such as the homestead or senior exemption.
Understanding Brodhead's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Brodhead, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Brodhead, Rockcastle County, Kentucky Property Tax Bill Calculator
$100,000
$1,500,000
$3,000,000
Median Effective Tax Rate
0.82%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
$410
$380
How Does the Brodhead Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Brodhead property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Brodhead's median effective tax rate of 0.82% — based on actual property records in Rockcastle County — to generate your estimate.
Enter your property's estimated assessed value — the figure the local appraisal district uses to calculate your bill, which reflects any exemptions you hold and is typically lower than your home's market value. Our calculator applies Brodhead's median effective rate across all local levies, providing a more accurate estimate than applying a single county millage rate.
Your bill may vary by ZIP code within Brodhead: rates range from 0.82% in 40409 to 0.82% in 40409, primarily due to differences in school district levies and local assessment districts.
For a more precise estimate, scroll down to explore ZIP code-level tax rate trends across Brodhead.
About Brodhead Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Brodhead, Rockcastle, Kentucky
Brodhead’s median effective property tax rate of 0.82% is lower than the Kentucky state median of 1.02% and lower than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Rockcastle County base levy combined with local school district levies and special assessment districts that vary by subdivision throughout the city.
Property tax rates are not uniform across Brodhead. Homeowners in ZIP code 40409 carry a median effective rate of 0.82%, while those in the same ZIP code pay 0.82%. This spread — 0.00 percentage points across the same city — reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Rockcastle County. Understanding which part of Brodhead you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Brodhead homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the local Tax Assessor before the May 18, 2026 deadline each year.
If your estimated bill above seems higher than expected, Ownwell can review your assessment and protest on your behalf. You only pay if we save you money.
Property Tax Rates Across Brodhead, Rockcastle County, Kentucky
As noted earlier, local government entities set tax rates, which can vary widely within a state.
Why? Because annually, each county estimates its required budget to provide services and divides that by the total value of all taxable property within its jurisdiction. This calculation results in the property tax rate.
While there are votes and laws involved in setting tax rates and budgets, in a nutshell, this is the annual process.
Below, you can compare Brodhead's effective property tax rate to other cities in Kentucky and the median property tax rates in Kentucky and the U.S.
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Brodhead Tax Rate
0.82%
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Rockcastle County Tax Rate
0.82%
Median Effective Kentucky Tax Rate
1.02%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Brodhead, Rockcastle County, Kentucky
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40409 | 0.35% | 0.82% | 0.82% | 0.82% | 0.82% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Brodhead, Rockcastle County, Kentucky
When examining property taxes in Brodhead, Kentucky, understanding the distinction between market value and assessed value is crucial.
The market value is what a willing buyer would pay to a willing seller in an open and competitive market, often influenced by location, property condition, and economic market trends. Rockcastle County estimates the market value for tax purposes.
The assessed value is the market value minus any applicable exemptions or limits determined by local laws and offerings. The tax assessed value is the figure used to calculate your property taxes or the amount multiplied by your tax rate to get your tax bill.
Assessment notices are sent in the spring each year and typically reach your mailbox by the middle of the month. Each property owner receives an assessment notice that contains both the market value and assessed value, along with an estimate of your property tax bill.
For example, the median home price in Brodhead is $50,000, with tax bills ranging across the county. ZIP code 40409 has the highest median home price at $50,000.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Brodhead, Rockcastle County, Kentucky
Source: Ownwell
$19,562
$34,781
$50,000
Median Brodhead Market Value
$50,000
Median Rockcastle County Market Value
$40,000
Median Kentucky Market Value
$116,000
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Brodhead, Rockcastle County, Kentucky
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40409 | $4,500 | $15,000 | $50,000 | $90,000 | $150,000 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Brodhead, Rockcastle County, Kentucky
Property tax bills in Brodhead are based on the assessed value of a home, which is then multiplied by the local tax rate set for Rockcastle County and other local taxing authorities. With a median home price of $50,000, the tax bill can vary widely depending on the home’s assessed market value, exemptions, and where the property is located within the county.
For many homeowners, the bill is a meaningful part of annual housing costs. The 25th percentile tax bill is $82, while the 75th percentile is $685 and the 90th percentile is $1,146. The median tax bill in the area is $293, which is well below the national median property tax bill of $2,400 and below the national median property tax rate of 1.02%. This means property taxes in Brodhead are generally lower than in many parts of the country, but a higher assessed value can still increase what a homeowner owes.
Median Brodhead Tax Bill
$293
Median Rockcastle County Tax Bill
$237
Median Kentucky Tax Bill
$1,071
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Brodhead, Rockcastle County, Kentucky
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40409 | $29 | $82 | $293 | $685 | $1,146 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | May 18 |
Links | |
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| Rockcastle Tax Assessor | |
| Website | view.properlytaxes.com |