Newton County Property Taxes
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
9.8% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$110/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.83%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$159,300
State avg $178,101
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,337
$111/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,283
$107/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#83
of 92 counties (1 = lowest)
Homeowner context
What this means for a Newton County homeowner
Use these county medians as a planning baseline. Your actual bill depends on assessed value, exemptions, millage, and local taxing districts.
Tax pressure
0.83%
0.15 percentage points above the state average
Typical bill
$1,316
$117 above the state median
State position
#83
Ranked from lowest to highest effective rate across 92 Indiana counties.
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Newton County, Indiana
Newton County moderately taxed nationwide
Newton County's 0.826% effective tax rate exceeds the national median of 1.1% is actually lower, positioning it in the moderate-tax range. The median property tax of $1,316 is 51% lower than the national median of $2,690.
Newton second-highest among Indiana counties
Newton County's 0.826% effective rate ranks second statewide, exceeded only by Marion County at 0.929%. The rate is 23% above Indiana's 0.671% average, reflecting higher-than-typical assessments.
Newton's taxes highest in north-central region
Newton County's 0.826% rate significantly exceeds all nearby counties except Marion (0.929%), making it the second-most taxed in its region. Marshall (0.683%) and Monroe (0.702%) offer considerably lower rates.
Newton County homeowners pay more
On a median home value of $159,300, Newton County residents pay approximately $1,316 per year in property taxes. This higher-than-average burden reflects the county's elevated tax rate compared to state and regional peers.
Appeal your assessment if overvalued
Many Newton County homeowners are overassessed and should consider appealing their valuations. Given the county's high tax rate, a successful assessment challenge could yield meaningful annual savings—and the appeal process is free.
How Newton County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Newton County
0.83%
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.
Estimates are informational only and are not tax, legal, financial, or assessment appeal advice. Verify parcel-specific amounts with the county assessor or tax collector.