Boone County property tax
Homeowners in Boone County, Indiana typically pay about 0.78% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $2,919 on a median home value of $376,200.
Typical effective rate
0.78%
higher than 53% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$2,919
per year
Median home value
$376,200
In IN
#15
of 92 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.78% — 17% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 5% higher than the Indiana median of 0.74%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $3,039 for mortgaged homes, $2,517 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 15th highest effective rate of 92 ranked Indiana counties; nationally it sits around the 47th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Boone County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.78%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Boone County, IN?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Boone County is 0.78% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($2,919) divided by the median home value ($376,200) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Boone County?
The median owner-occupied home in Boone County is valued at $376,200, and the median real estate tax paid is $2,919 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $3,039, versus $2,517 for homes without one.
How does Boone County compare to the rest of Indiana?
Boone County's effective rate is 5% higher than the Indiana median, ranking 15th of 92 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Indiana counties
Counties ranked closest to Boone County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Indiana counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Randolph County | 0.79% | $900 |
| 13 | Allen County | 0.79% | $1,689 |
| 14 | Pike County | 0.78% | $1,206 |
| 16 | Benton County | 0.77% | $1,165 |
| 17 | Newton County | 0.77% | $1,323 |
| 18 | Clark County | 0.77% | $1,716 |
Official data & resources for Boone County
- Boone County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Boone County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Boone County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.