Orange County Property Taxes

Orange County, Indiana

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

30.6% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$69/mo escrow

#21 of 92 counties in Indiana

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.58%

vs. Indiana Avg30.6% below
vs. National Avg69.1% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$143,900

State avg $178,101

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$984

$82/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$696

$58/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#21

of 92 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Orange County, Indiana

Orange County has Indiana's most modest taxes

Orange County's effective tax rate of 0.578% ranks in the nation's bottom 10%, significantly below the 0.87% national median. Annual property taxes here average just $832—roughly 31% of what the typical American household pays.

Orange County ranks among Indiana's lowest

Orange County's 0.578% effective rate is the lowest of any Indiana county in this dataset, falling well short of the state average of 0.671%. The median property tax of $832 is also among the state's lowest, reflecting both lower home values and lower rates.

Orange County beats all regional competitors

Orange County's 0.578% rate is the lowest in the entire south-central region, undercutting even Ohio County's 0.609%. For homeowners prioritizing low property taxes, Orange County is the region's clear winner.

Your estimated annual Orange County tax

On a median home valued at $143,900, Orange County residents pay approximately $832 annually in property taxes—the lowest in this comparison. With a mortgage, the estimate rises to $984; without, it falls to $696.

Even low-tax counties have appeal opportunities

Orange County's affordability is admirable, but homeowners should still verify their assessments are accurate and fair. A successful assessment challenge could provide additional savings, no matter the county's baseline tax rate.

How Orange County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Orange County$832
Indiana State Average$1,199
National Average$1,924

Orange County

0.58%

Effective rate

Indiana Avg

0.67%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Orange County, Indiana?
The effective property tax rate in Orange County, Indiana is 0.58%. 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 Orange County?
The median annual property tax payment in Orange County is $832. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $984, while those without a mortgage pay $696.
How does Orange County compare to the Indiana average?
Orange County's effective tax rate of 0.58% is lower than the Indiana state average of 0.67%. The median annual property tax in Orange County is $832, compared to the state average of $1,199.
What is the median home value in Orange County, Indiana?
The median home value in Orange County, Indiana is $143,900, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Orange County a low property tax area in Indiana?
Yes — Orange County's effective property tax rate of 0.58% is below the Indiana average of 0.67%. The median annual property tax of $832 is also lower the state average of $1,199, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Orange County rank for property taxes in Indiana?
Orange County ranks #21 out of 92 counties in Indiana by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.58% and median annual tax of $832, 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.