Cass County Property Taxes

Cass County, Indiana

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

31.3% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$69/mo escrow

#53 of 92 counties in Indiana

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.69%

vs. Indiana Avg31.3% below
vs. National Avg69.4% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$118,700

State avg $178,101

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$970

$81/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$692

$58/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#53

of 92 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Cass County, Indiana

Cass County taxes far below national average

At 0.694% effective rate, Cass County homeowners pay roughly one-quarter what the typical American household pays in property taxes. The median tax bill here is just $824 annually, compared to the national median of $2,690—putting Cass in a distinctly affordable bracket nationwide.

Middle of the pack in Indiana

Cass County's 0.694% effective rate sits slightly above Indiana's state average of 0.671%, ranking it in the moderate tier among the state's 92 counties. Most Hoosier homeowners in similar-sized counties see comparable tax burdens.

Lower taxes than regional peers

Cass County's effective rate of 0.694% beats neighboring Clark County (0.737%) and nearly matches Clinton County (0.622%). The region shows consistent variation, with Clay County offering the lowest rates at 0.457%.

Median Cass home costs $824 annually

A homeowner with Cass County's median property value of $118,700 pays roughly $824 per year in property taxes. Adding mortgage and escrow costs, the annual bill rises to approximately $970.

Your assessment might be too high

Many Cass County property owners are assessed above market value, leaving potential savings on the table. Indiana allows homeowners to challenge assessments during the annual reassessment window—a free process that frequently results in reduced tax bills.

How Cass County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Cass County$824
Indiana State Average$1,199
National Average$1,924

Cass County

0.69%

Effective rate

Indiana Avg

0.67%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Cass County, Indiana?
The effective property tax rate in Cass County, Indiana is 0.69%. 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 Cass County?
The median annual property tax payment in Cass County is $824. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $970, while those without a mortgage pay $692.
How does Cass County compare to the Indiana average?
Cass County's effective tax rate of 0.69% is higher than the Indiana state average of 0.67%. The median annual property tax in Cass County is $824, compared to the state average of $1,199.
What is the median home value in Cass County, Indiana?
The median home value in Cass County, Indiana is $118,700, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Cass County property tax rate higher than the Indiana average?
Cass County's effective property tax rate of 0.69% is higher than the Indiana average of 0.67%. This difference of 0.02% 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 Cass County rank for property taxes in Indiana?
Cass County ranks #53 out of 92 counties in Indiana by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.69% and median annual tax of $824, it falls in the middle 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.