Union County Property Taxes
Union County, Indiana
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
4.6% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$95/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.71%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$162,200
State avg ▼ $178,101
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,151
$96/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,133
$94/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#58
of 92 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Union County, Indiana
Union County taxes well below national average
At 0.705% effective rate, Union County homeowners pay significantly less than the national median of $2,690 annually. On a median home value of $162,200, this rate puts the county in the bottom half nationally for property tax burden.
Slightly above Indiana's average rate
Union County's 0.705% effective rate sits just above Indiana's state average of 0.671%, ranking it near the middle of Indiana's 92 counties. The county's median tax of $1,144 is slightly below the state median of $1,199.
Competitive within eastern Indiana region
Union County's rate compares favorably to Randolph County neighbors and sits between Wayne and Fayette counties in the region. Among similar rural counties, Union maintains a moderate tax burden that attracts residents seeking affordable property ownership.
Median homeowner pays $1,144 annually
On the county's median home value of $162,200, a typical property tax bill reaches $1,144 per year. With mortgage interest, annual taxes average $1,151 compared to $1,133 for properties owned outright.
Review your assessment for potential savings
Many Indiana homeowners discover their properties are assessed above market value. If your home's assessed value seems high, filing an appeal with the county assessor could reduce your annual tax burden.
How Union County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Union County
0.71%
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.