10 Counties with the Highest Property Tax Rates in Indiana
If you are comparing property taxes across Indiana, these 10 counties have the highest effective rates in the state. The highest-rate county, Marion County, comes in at 0.93% — 0.19% higher than the Indiana average (0.74%). The statewide effective rate is 0.74%.
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| # | County | Effective Rate | Median Tax | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marion County | 0.93% | $1,923 | $207,000 |
| 2 | Lake County | 0.93% | $1,987 | $214,700 |
| 3 | Vigo County | 0.89% | $1,256 | $140,400 |
| 4 | Hamilton County | 0.88% | $3,340 | $379,100 |
| 5 | Wayne County | 0.87% | $1,101 | $126,100 |
| 6 | St. Joseph County | 0.87% | $1,559 | $179,800 |
| 7 | Hendricks County | 0.83% | $2,344 | $281,500 |
| 8 | Randolph County | 0.83% | $881 | $106,000 |
| 9 | Porter County | 0.83% | $2,172 | $261,900 |
| 10 | Newton County | 0.83% | $1,316 | $159,300 |
How this ranking is calculated
The effective property tax rate is the median annual property tax paid divided by the median home value in each county, expressed as a percentage. It is the most practical way to compare property tax burden between counties because it neutralizes differences in home values.
Counties with the highest rates in Indiana often share a few characteristics: lower home values and/or higher millage rates driven by school and local service funding needs.
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