Kosciusko County Property Taxes

Kosciusko County, Indiana

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

0.1% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$100/mo escrow

#24 of 92 counties in Indiana

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.60%

vs. Indiana Avg0.1% below
vs. National Avg55.5% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$200,300

State avg $178,101

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,260

$105/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,090

$91/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#24

of 92 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Kosciusko County, Indiana

Kosciusko County taxes well below national

Kosciusko County's effective tax rate of 0.598% is one of the lowest in this group and well below the national median of 0.630%. At $1,198 in median annual taxes, residents here enjoy below-average property tax burdens despite moderate home values of $200,300.

Among Indiana's lowest tax counties

Kosciusko County's 0.598% rate is the second-lowest among these eight counties and well below Indiana's 0.671% average. This favorable rate puts Kosciusko in the lower-tax tier statewide, benefiting homeowners significantly.

Tax advantage in northern region

Kosciusko County's 0.598% rate beats nearby LaGrange County (0.542%)—wait, LaGrange is actually lower—but outperforms Johnson County (0.720%) and significantly beats Lake County (0.925%). It's a middle option among regional peers.

What $200,300 home costs annually

A typical Kosciusko County homeowner with a $200,300 home pays approximately $1,198 in annual property taxes. With mortgage, that figure rises to $1,260; without, to $1,090—notably lower than national medians despite reasonable home values.

Still opportunities to appeal assessments

Even with favorable county rates, some Kosciusko County homeowners are overassessed. A property tax appeal, filed with your local assessor's office, could reduce your bills further at no cost to you.

How Kosciusko County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Kosciusko County$1,198
Indiana State Average$1,199
National Average$1,924

Kosciusko County

0.60%

Effective rate

Indiana Avg

0.67%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Kosciusko County, Indiana?
The effective property tax rate in Kosciusko County, Indiana is 0.60%. 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 Kosciusko County?
The median annual property tax payment in Kosciusko County is $1,198. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,260, while those without a mortgage pay $1,090.
How does Kosciusko County compare to the Indiana average?
Kosciusko County's effective tax rate of 0.60% is lower than the Indiana state average of 0.67%. The median annual property tax in Kosciusko County is $1,198, compared to the state average of $1,199.
What is the median home value in Kosciusko County, Indiana?
The median home value in Kosciusko County, Indiana is $200,300, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Kosciusko County a low property tax area in Indiana?
Yes — Kosciusko County's effective property tax rate of 0.60% is below the Indiana average of 0.67%. The median annual property tax of $1,198 is also lower the state average of $1,199, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Kosciusko County rank for property taxes in Indiana?
Kosciusko County ranks #24 out of 92 counties in Indiana by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.60% and median annual tax of $1,198, 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.