Monroe County Property Taxes
Monroe County, Indiana
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
53.2% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$153/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.70%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$261,700
State avg ▲ $178,101
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,842
$154/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,826
$152/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#55
of 92 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Monroe County, Indiana
Monroe County taxes moderate nationwide
Monroe County's 0.702% effective tax rate sits below the national median of 1.1%, offering moderate relief compared to American averages. The median annual tax of $1,837 is 32% lower than the national median of $2,690.
Monroe above Indiana state average
Monroe County's 0.702% effective rate ranks slightly above Indiana's 0.671% average, placing it in the upper-middle tier statewide. Despite higher-than-average home values ($261,700), the tax burden remains reasonable.
Monroe moderately taxed regionally
Monroe County's 0.702% rate exceeds most neighbors except Marion (0.929%), making it moderately taxed in central Indiana. The county's higher median home values ($261,700) contribute to its larger tax bills than Marshall or Miami counties.
Monroe homeowners pay moderate taxes
On a median home value of $261,700, Monroe County residents pay approximately $1,837 annually in property taxes. This rate applies consistently whether or not the home carries a mortgage.
Review your assessment regularly
Many Monroe County homeowners are overassessed and have grounds to appeal their tax valuations. The assessment appeal process is free—challenging an inflated valuation could meaningfully reduce your annual bill.
How Monroe County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Monroe County
0.70%
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.