Carroll County Property Taxes

Carroll County, Indiana

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

20.4% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$80/mo escrow

#18 of 92 counties in Indiana

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.57%

vs. Indiana Avg20.4% below
vs. National Avg64.5% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$167,700

State avg $178,101

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,098

$92/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$790

$66/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#18

of 92 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Carroll County, Indiana

Carroll County taxes well below national level

At 0.569%, Carroll County's effective tax rate sits well below the national median of roughly 0.85%, placing it among the most tax-friendly counties in America. The median annual property tax of $954 represents just 35% of the national median of $2,690.

Carroll ranks among Indiana's lowest-tax counties

Carroll County's 0.569% effective rate ranks near the bottom of Indiana's 92 counties, well under the state average of 0.671%. Homeowners pay a median of $954 annually—$245 less than the state average—reflecting both moderate rates and property values.

Second-lowest rate in the region

Carroll County's 0.569% rate is lower than most regional peers, trailing only Brown County (0.470%) and well below Bartholomew (0.722%) and Benton (0.756%). Combined with modest home values, it produces some of the region's lowest annual tax bills.

Median home taxed at $954 annually

A home valued at Carroll County's median of $167,700 generates an annual property tax of $954. For mortgaged properties, the average bill rises to $1,098 due to escrow components, while non-mortgaged homes average $790.

Appeal opportunities exist even here

Carroll County's low-tax environment makes reassessment appeals particularly valuable—even modest savings compound meaningfully on a modest baseline. Comparing your assessed value to recent arm's-length sales in your area can reveal opportunities to reduce your already-favorable tax bill.

How Carroll County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Carroll County$954
Indiana State Average$1,199
National Average$1,924

Carroll County

0.57%

Effective rate

Indiana Avg

0.67%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Carroll County, Indiana?
The effective property tax rate in Carroll County, Indiana is 0.57%. 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 Carroll County?
The median annual property tax payment in Carroll County is $954. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,098, while those without a mortgage pay $790.
How does Carroll County compare to the Indiana average?
Carroll County's effective tax rate of 0.57% is lower than the Indiana state average of 0.67%. The median annual property tax in Carroll County is $954, compared to the state average of $1,199.
What is the median home value in Carroll County, Indiana?
The median home value in Carroll County, Indiana is $167,700, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Carroll County a low property tax area in Indiana?
Yes — Carroll County's effective property tax rate of 0.57% is below the Indiana average of 0.67%. The median annual property tax of $954 is also lower the state average of $1,199, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Carroll County rank for property taxes in Indiana?
Carroll County ranks #18 out of 92 counties in Indiana by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.57% and median annual tax of $954, it falls in the lower 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.