Bartholomew County Property Taxes
Bartholomew County, Indiana
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
33.2% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$133/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.72%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$221,100
State avg ▲ $178,101
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,740
$145/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,368
$114/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#62
of 92 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Bartholomew County, Indiana
Bartholomew's taxes run well below U.S. average
With an effective tax rate of 0.722%, Bartholomew County sits comfortably below the national median of roughly 0.85%, making it a relatively affordable place to own property. Its median annual tax of $1,597 represents just 59% of the national median of $2,690.
Bartholomew slightly below Indiana average
Bartholomew County's 0.722% effective rate falls just under Indiana's state average of 0.671%, positioning it near the middle of the state's 92 counties. At $1,597 in median annual taxes, homeowners here pay $398 more than the state average, primarily due to higher property values.
Moderate rates in the south-central region
Bartholomew County's tax rate (0.722%) is comparable to nearby Adams County (0.748%) and Benton County (0.756%), though its higher home values of $221,100 result in a steeper annual tax bill. The county strikes a balance between rate and property valuation among regional peers.
Median home generates $1,597 in annual tax
A property valued at Bartholomew County's median of $221,100 carries an annual tax bill of $1,597. Mortgaged homes average $1,740 annually, while outright-owned homes average $1,368.
Challenge assessments to reduce bills
In Bartholomew County, assessed values sometimes outpace actual market worth, especially in rural areas or changing neighborhoods. Filing an appeal with the county assessor when your assessment appears inflated can unlock meaningful annual savings.
How Bartholomew County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Bartholomew County
0.72%
Effective rate
Indiana Avg
0.67%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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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.