Blackford County Property Taxes
Blackford County, Indiana
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
35% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$65/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.81%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$96,700
State avg ▼ $178,101
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,012
$84/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$647
$54/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#79
of 92 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Blackford County, Indiana
Blackford's effective rate above national median
At 0.806%, Blackford County's effective tax rate slightly exceeds the national median of roughly 0.85%, making it a relatively high-tax county by U.S. standards. Yet the median annual property tax of just $779 remains only 29% of the national median of $2,690, thanks to much lower property values.
Blackford among Indiana's highest-rate counties
Blackford County's 0.806% effective rate ranks among the highest in Indiana, well above the state average of 0.671%. With only $779 in median annual taxes, the county demonstrates how rate and valuation work independently—high rates applied to low-value homes produce moderate bills.
Highest rate, lowest values in region
Blackford County charges the highest effective tax rate (0.806%) among nearby counties, yet its median home value of $96,700 is the lowest in its region. This combination results in the lowest actual tax bill ($779) despite the highest percentage rate.
Median home costs only $779 yearly
A home valued at Blackford County's median of $96,700 carries an annual property tax of $779. The tax gap between mortgaged ($1,012) and non-mortgaged ($647) homes is notable here, reflecting how mortgage escrow affects the calculation.
Reassessment appeals are especially valuable
In Blackford County's modest real estate market, overassessment can represent a significant percentage of a home's actual value. Requesting a formal assessment review—particularly if comparable homes recently sold for less—may unlock valuable savings.
How Blackford County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Blackford County
0.81%
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.