Adams County Property Taxes

Adams County, Indiana

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

8% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$108/mo escrow

#69 of 92 counties in Indiana

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.75%

vs. Indiana Avg8% above
vs. National Avg51.9% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$173,100

State avg $178,101

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,310

$109/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,269

$106/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#69

of 92 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Adams County, Indiana

Adams County taxes run below national average

At 0.748%, Adams County's effective tax rate sits comfortably below the national median of roughly 0.85%, placing it in the lower-tax half of American counties. The median property tax bill here is $1,295 annually—less than half the national median of $2,690—reflecting both lower home values and moderate tax rates.

Adams ranks slightly above state average

Adams County's 0.748% effective rate exceeds Indiana's state average of 0.671%, placing it in the upper-middle tier among the state's 92 counties. Homeowners here pay $1,295 in median property taxes versus the state average of $1,199, a difference of about $96 per year.

Comparable to nearby Benton, lower than Allen

Adams County's tax rate mirrors Benton County (0.756%) but lags Allen County to the north, which charges 0.802% despite lower median home values. Among the regional cluster of northeast Indiana counties, Adams occupies the middle ground on both rates and actual tax bills.

Median home owner pays $1,295 yearly

A home valued at Adams County's median of $173,100 generates an annual property tax of $1,295. For mortgaged properties, the effective bill rises slightly to $1,310 due to escrow and assessment adjustments.

Assessment accuracy worth checking

Across Indiana, many homeowners discover their properties are overassessed relative to market value. If your assessed value seems high compared to recent sales of similar homes, filing a tax appeal with Adams County's assessor's office could reduce your annual bill.

How Adams County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Adams County$1,295
Indiana State Average$1,199
National Average$1,924

Adams County

0.75%

Effective rate

Indiana Avg

0.67%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Adams County, Indiana?
The effective property tax rate in Adams County, Indiana is 0.75%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Adams County?
The median annual property tax payment in Adams County is $1,295. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,310, while those without a mortgage pay $1,269.
How does Adams County compare to the Indiana average?
Adams County's effective tax rate of 0.75% is higher than the Indiana state average of 0.67%. The median annual property tax in Adams County is $1,295, compared to the state average of $1,199.
What is the median home value in Adams County, Indiana?
The median home value in Adams County, Indiana is $173,100, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Adams County property tax rate higher than the Indiana average?
Adams County's effective property tax rate of 0.75% is higher than the Indiana average of 0.67%. This difference of 0.08% can be attributed to local funding needs for schools, infrastructure, and municipal services. Higher rates often correlate with more urbanized areas or counties with greater public service demands.
How does Adams County rank for property taxes in Indiana?
Adams County ranks #69 out of 92 counties in Indiana by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.75% and median annual tax of $1,295, it falls in the upper third of counties statewide.

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Data updated: March 2026

Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.