Owen County property tax
Homeowners in Owen County, Indiana typically pay about 0.66% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $1,145 on a median home value of $172,400.
Typical effective rate
0.66%
higher than 64% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$1,145
per year
Median home value
$172,400
In IN
#45
of 92 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.66% — 29% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 10% lower than the Indiana median of 0.74%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $1,207 for mortgaged homes, $1,037 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 45th highest effective rate of 92 ranked Indiana counties; nationally it sits around the 36th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Owen County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.66%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Owen County, IN?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Owen County is 0.66% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($1,145) divided by the median home value ($172,400) 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 Owen County?
The median owner-occupied home in Owen County is valued at $172,400, and the median real estate tax paid is $1,145 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $1,207, versus $1,037 for homes without one.
How does Owen County compare to the rest of Indiana?
Owen County's effective rate is 10% lower than the Indiana median, ranking 45th of 92 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Indiana counties
Counties ranked closest to Owen County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Indiana counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | Noble County | 0.67% | $1,310 |
| 43 | Shelby County | 0.66% | $1,412 |
| 44 | Marshall County | 0.66% | $1,362 |
| 46 | Dubois County | 0.66% | $1,514 |
| 47 | Hancock County | 0.66% | $1,806 |
| 48 | Tipton County | 0.65% | $1,139 |
Official data & resources for Owen County
- Owen County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Owen County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Owen 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.