Knox County Property Taxes
Knox County, Indiana
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
25.4% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$75/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.72%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$123,500
State avg ▼ $178,101
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,028
$86/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$714
$60/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#63
of 92 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Knox County, Indiana
Knox County slightly above national median
Knox County's effective tax rate of 0.725% is well above the national median of 0.630%, placing it in the upper half nationally. However, because median home values here ($123,500) are significantly lower than the nation's ($281,900), actual tax bills remain modest.
Ranks highest among Indiana counties
Knox County's 0.725% effective rate is the highest among these eight Indiana counties and exceeds the state average of 0.671%. Despite the steeper rate, median taxes of $895 stay below Indiana's state median of $1,199 due to lower home values.
Steepest rate in south-central region
Knox County's 0.725% effective rate is substantially higher than Lawrence County (0.604%) and Madison County (0.764%) nearby. Only Lake County to the north approaches this level, at 0.925%.
What $123,500 home costs annually
A typical Knox County homeowner with a $123,500 home pays approximately $895 in annual property taxes. With mortgage, that figure rises to $1,028; without, to $714—relatively affordable given the county's steep tax rate.
Appeals could reduce your burden
Even in Knox County's lower-valued market, many homeowners carry assessments above fair market value. A property tax appeal is free and can yield real savings, particularly for those whose assessments haven't been updated in several years.
How Knox County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Knox County
0.72%
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.