Vigo County Property Taxes
Vigo County, Indiana
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
4.8% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$105/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.89%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$140,400
State avg ▼ $178,101
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,303
$109/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,156
$96/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#90
of 92 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Vigo County, Indiana
Vigo County has Indiana's highest property tax rate
Vigo County's 0.895% effective rate stands among Indiana's highest and remains below the national median of $2,690 annually. On the county's median home value of $140,400, residents pay $1,256 per year—still a moderate burden nationally.
Highest rate among all Indiana counties profiled
Vigo County's 0.895% effective rate substantially exceeds Indiana's state average of 0.671%, making it the tax leader of the eight counties examined. This 33% premium above state average reflects the county's higher municipal and school funding needs.
Tax leader in west-central Indiana corridor
Vigo County's 0.895% rate far exceeds Clay County (0.65%) and Vermillion County (0.721%) to its west. Terre Haute-area residents accept the region's highest tax burden in exchange for urban services and infrastructure.
Median homeowner pays $1,256 annually
On Vigo's median home value of $140,400, the effective rate produces a median tax of $1,256 per year. Homeowners with mortgages pay $1,303 on average, while those without pay $1,156.
High rates make appeals especially worthwhile
With Vigo County's above-average tax rate, even a modest successful assessment appeal yields substantial savings. Contact the assessor to request a reassessment if your home's value has declined or if comparable nearby homes are assessed lower.
How Vigo County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Vigo County
0.89%
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.