Elkhart County Property Taxes
Elkhart County, Indiana
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
32.8% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$133/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.82%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$194,400
State avg ▲ $178,101
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,631
$136/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,502
$125/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#81
of 92 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Elkhart County, Indiana
Elkhart among the higher-taxed U.S. counties
Elkhart County's 0.819% effective tax rate edges above the national median of 0.84%, placing it in the upper 45% of U.S. counties by rate. However, the median property tax of $1,592 remains well below the national median of $2,690.
Elkhart's rate ranks highest in Indiana
At 0.819%, Elkhart County has the highest effective tax rate among all counties profiled, significantly exceeding Indiana's 0.671% state average. The median property tax of $1,592 is the highest statewide, reflecting both the rate and Elkhart's healthy median home values of $194,400.
Elkhart stands out as the highest-taxed area
Elkhart County's 0.819% rate substantially exceeds neighboring DeKalb (0.628%), Dubois (0.650%), and Fountain (0.616%) counties. At $1,592 in median annual taxes, Elkhart homeowners pay significantly more than any nearby county, reflecting its robust local services and infrastructure.
What a typical Elkhart homeowner pays
The median home in Elkhart County is valued at $194,400, resulting in an estimated annual property tax of around $1,592. Homeowners with mortgages pay slightly more ($1,631) than those without ($1,502).
Higher rates make appeals even more valuable
With Elkhart's highest county rate in the state, a successful property assessment appeal could save homeowners hundreds of dollars annually. Contact your local assessor's office to request a review if you believe your home's value has been overstated.
How Elkhart County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Elkhart County
0.82%
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.