White County Property Taxes

White County, Indiana

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

27.9% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$72/mo escrow

#14 of 92 counties in Indiana

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.53%

vs. Indiana Avg27.9% below
vs. National Avg67.8% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$163,000

State avg $178,101

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$873

$73/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$851

$71/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#14

of 92 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in White County, Indiana

White County taxes among nation's lowest

White County's effective tax rate of 0.531% represents just one-fifth the national median property tax load, placing it firmly in America's lowest-tax tier. Property owners here benefit from one of the country's lightest property tax burdens.

Below average for Indiana overall

White County's 0.531% effective rate falls below Indiana's 0.671% average, though it ranks second-lowest in this four-county region. The county's median property tax of $865 is notably lower than the state median of $1,199.

Second-lowest taxes in the regional group

White County's rate of 0.531% ranks second only to Wells County (0.511%), and well below Wayne County (0.873%) and Whitley County (0.698%). With a median home value of $163,000, White County residents enjoy a favorable tax-to-property-value ratio.

Annual tax on median home: $865

On a median home valued at $163,000, White County homeowners pay approximately $865 per year in property taxes. With a mortgage, that figure rises to $873; without one, it drops to $851.

Appeal if you think you're overcharged

Indiana law allows homeowners to challenge their assessments if they believe the county has overvalued their property. Filing an appeal costs nothing and could reduce your annual tax burden significantly.

How White County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

White County$865
Indiana State Average$1,199
National Average$1,924

White 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 White County, Indiana?
The effective property tax rate in White 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 White County?
The median annual property tax payment in White County is $865. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $873, while those without a mortgage pay $851.
How does White County compare to the Indiana average?
White County's effective tax rate of 0.53% is lower than the Indiana state average of 0.67%. The median annual property tax in White County is $865, compared to the state average of $1,199.
What is the median home value in White County, Indiana?
The median home value in White County, Indiana is $163,000, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is White County a low property tax area in Indiana?
Yes — White County's effective property tax rate of 0.53% is below the Indiana average of 0.67%. The median annual property tax of $865 is also lower the state average of $1,199, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does White County rank for property taxes in Indiana?
White County ranks #14 out of 92 counties in Indiana by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.53% and median annual tax of $865, 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.