Decatur County Property Taxes

Decatur County, Indiana

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

1.9% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$98/mo escrow

#31 of 92 counties in Indiana

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.62%

vs. Indiana Avg1.9% below
vs. National Avg56.3% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$189,900

State avg $178,101

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,218

$102/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,079

$90/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#31

of 92 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Decatur County, Indiana

Decatur County property taxes well below national average

Decatur County's 0.619% effective rate produces a median tax of $1,176 annually—about 56% lower than the national median of $2,690. This positions Decatur homeowners in a favorable national tax environment.

Slightly below Indiana's state average

At 0.619%, Decatur County's effective rate sits just under the state average of 0.671%, making it a slightly lower-taxed county in Indiana's 92-county ranking. The median tax bill of $1,176 is nearly equal to the state median of $1,199.

Moderate rates among regional peers

Decatur County's 0.619% rate aligns closely with Clinton (0.622%) while falling below higher-taxed Dearborn (0.760%) and above lower-taxed Clay (0.457%). The county occupies the middle ground in the broader region.

Median Decatur home costs $1,176 yearly

A Decatur County homeowner with the median property value of $189,900 pays approximately $1,176 per year in property taxes. When combined with mortgage escrow, the annual bill averages roughly $1,218.

Decatur homeowners should verify assessments

If your Decatur County property assessment seems inflated compared to similar local homes, you can file a free appeal during reassessment season. Many homeowners successfully challenge overvalued assessments and lower their taxes.

How Decatur County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Decatur County$1,176
Indiana State Average$1,199
National Average$1,924

Decatur County

0.62%

Effective rate

Indiana Avg

0.67%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Decatur County, Indiana?
The effective property tax rate in Decatur County, Indiana is 0.62%. 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 Decatur County?
The median annual property tax payment in Decatur County is $1,176. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,218, while those without a mortgage pay $1,079.
How does Decatur County compare to the Indiana average?
Decatur County's effective tax rate of 0.62% is lower than the Indiana state average of 0.67%. The median annual property tax in Decatur County is $1,176, compared to the state average of $1,199.
What is the median home value in Decatur County, Indiana?
The median home value in Decatur County, Indiana is $189,900, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Decatur County a low property tax area in Indiana?
Yes — Decatur County's effective property tax rate of 0.62% is below the Indiana average of 0.67%. The median annual property tax of $1,176 is also lower the state average of $1,199, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Decatur County rank for property taxes in Indiana?
Decatur County ranks #31 out of 92 counties in Indiana by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.62% and median annual tax of $1,176, 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.