10 Counties with the Lowest Property Tax Rates in Ohio
If you are comparing property taxes across Ohio, these 10 counties have the lowest effective rates in the state. The lowest-rate county, Noble County, comes in at 0.79% — 0.57% lower than the Ohio average (1.36%). The statewide effective rate is 1.36%.
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| # | County | Effective Rate | Median Tax | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noble County | 0.79% | $1,178 | $149,300 |
| 2 | Brown County | 0.83% | $1,497 | $181,100 |
| 3 | Adams County | 0.83% | $1,303 | $157,500 |
| 4 | Pike County | 0.85% | $1,269 | $148,500 |
| 5 | Monroe County | 0.87% | $1,148 | $132,000 |
| 6 | Lawrence County | 0.88% | $1,193 | $135,600 |
| 7 | Wyandot County | 0.89% | $1,417 | $159,500 |
| 8 | Morgan County | 0.91% | $1,216 | $134,200 |
| 9 | Perry County | 0.93% | $1,656 | $178,300 |
| 10 | Darke County | 0.93% | $1,572 | $169,100 |
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 Ohio often share a few characteristics: higher home values that compress the percentage even when dollar taxes are high.
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