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Fountain County

Fountain County, Indiana

Effective Tax Rate

0.62%

Median Annual Tax

$820

How Fountain County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Fountain County$820
Indiana State Average$1,199
National Average$1,924

Fountain County

0.62%

Effective rate

Indiana Avg

0.67%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Tax by Mortgage Status

With Mortgage

$909

per year

Without Mortgage

$683

per year

Estimate Your Property Tax

$

Annual Tax

$820

Monthly Escrow

$68

Effective Rate

0.62%

vs. Indiana State Average▼ 31.6% below
vs. National Average▼ 69.5% below
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Fountain County, Indiana?
The effective property tax rate in Fountain 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 Fountain County?
The median annual property tax payment in Fountain County is $820. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $909, while those without a mortgage pay $683.
How does Fountain County compare to the Indiana average?
Fountain County's effective tax rate of 0.62% is lower than the Indiana state average of 0.67%. The median annual property tax in Fountain County is $820, compared to the state average of $1,199.
What is the median home value in Fountain County, Indiana?
The median home value in Fountain County, Indiana is $133,200, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
How are property taxes calculated in Indiana?
Property taxes in Indiana are calculated based on the assessed value of your property multiplied by the local mill levy (tax rate). The assessed value is determined by your county assessor and may differ from market value. Homeowners may qualify for exemptions such as homestead, senior, veteran, or disability exemptions that can reduce the taxable value. Tax rates vary by county and include levies for schools, municipal services, and special districts.

Counties with Similar Tax Rates

Franklin County(IN)

Rate0.62%
Median Tax$1,459

Decatur County(IN)

Rate0.62%
Median Tax$1,176

Ohio County(IN)

Rate0.61%
Median Tax$1,179

Clinton County(IN)

Rate0.62%
Median Tax$979
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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.

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