10 Counties with the Lowest Property Tax Rates in Indiana
If you are comparing property taxes across Indiana, these 10 counties have the lowest effective rates in the state. The lowest-rate county, Switzerland County, comes in at 0.41% — 0.33% lower 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 | Switzerland County | 0.41% | $755 | $183,200 |
| 2 | Clay County | 0.46% | $589 | $128,900 |
| 3 | Brown County | 0.47% | $1,141 | $242,500 |
| 4 | Jackson County | 0.47% | $824 | $174,500 |
| 5 | Putnam County | 0.48% | $978 | $205,800 |
| 6 | Morgan County | 0.48% | $1,056 | $220,100 |
| 7 | Pulaski County | 0.48% | $646 | $134,600 |
| 8 | Jasper County | 0.49% | $998 | $204,400 |
| 9 | Parke County | 0.50% | $691 | $139,300 |
| 10 | Wells County | 0.51% | $920 | $180,000 |
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 lowest rates in Indiana often share a few characteristics: higher home values that compress the percentage even when dollar taxes are high.
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