Wabash County Property Taxes

Wabash County, Indiana

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

36.2% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$64/mo escrow

#15 of 92 counties in Indiana

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.53%

vs. Indiana Avg36.2% below
vs. National Avg71.6% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$143,600

State avg $178,101

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$822

$69/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$651

$54/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#15

of 92 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Wabash County, Indiana

Wabash County offers Indiana's lowest tax rate

At 0.533% effective rate, Wabash County residents enjoy one of Indiana's lowest property tax burdens and far below the national median of $2,690. On a median home value of $143,600, this translates to just $765 annually.

Lowest rate in Indiana among counties profiled

Wabash County's 0.533% rate stands 20% below Indiana's state average of 0.671%, the lowest among all eight counties examined. At $765 median tax, Wabash delivers the second-lowest total bill despite above-average home values.

Tax advantage throughout northeast Indiana

Wabash County's 0.533% rate substantially beats Miami, Peru, and surrounding northeast Indiana counties. This competitive advantage attracts property buyers seeking both affordable housing and low tax rates.

Median homeowner pays just $765 annually

With a 0.533% rate applied to the median home value of $143,600, Wabash County property owners pay $765 per year. Mortgage holders average $822 while outright owners pay just $651.

Even low-rate counties have appeal opportunities

Low tax rates don't eliminate overassessment—review your assessment if your home's value has dropped or comparable properties nearby are assessed lower. Indiana's appeal process is straightforward and could provide additional savings.

How Wabash County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Wabash County$765
Indiana State Average$1,199
National Average$1,924

Wabash County

0.53%

Effective rate

Indiana Avg

0.67%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Wabash County, Indiana?
The effective property tax rate in Wabash County, Indiana is 0.53%. 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 Wabash County?
The median annual property tax payment in Wabash County is $765. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $822, while those without a mortgage pay $651.
How does Wabash County compare to the Indiana average?
Wabash County's effective tax rate of 0.53% is lower than the Indiana state average of 0.67%. The median annual property tax in Wabash County is $765, compared to the state average of $1,199.
What is the median home value in Wabash County, Indiana?
The median home value in Wabash County, Indiana is $143,600, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Wabash County a low property tax area in Indiana?
Yes — Wabash County's effective property tax rate of 0.53% is below the Indiana average of 0.67%. The median annual property tax of $765 is also lower the state average of $1,199, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Wabash County rank for property taxes in Indiana?
Wabash County ranks #15 out of 92 counties in Indiana by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.53% and median annual tax of $765, 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.