Adams County Property Taxes
Adams County, Ohio
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
39.3% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$109/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.83%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$157,500
State avg ▼ $182,492
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,470
$123/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,082
$90/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#3
of 88 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Adams County, Ohio
Adams County taxes rank low nationally
At 0.827%, Adams County's effective tax rate sits well below the national median of 1.1%, placing it in the bottom 30% of U.S. counties. Homeowners here pay a median of $1,303 annually—less than half the national median of $2,690—thanks to a combination of lower tax rates and modest home values.
Among Ohio's most affordable tax counties
Adams County ranks in the lower tier of Ohio's 88 counties for property taxes, with its 0.827% rate trailing the state average of 1.148%. The $1,303 median tax bill is substantially below Ohio's $2,145 county average.
Lower taxes than most regional peers
Adams County's 0.827% rate undercuts neighboring Ashland County (1.016%) and nearby Athens County (1.205%), making it one of the region's most tax-friendly options. Only Brown County in the immediate area matches Adams's low rate.
A $157,500 home costs $1,303 yearly
With a median home value of $157,500 and a 0.827% effective rate, the typical Adams County homeowner pays about $1,303 in annual property taxes. Those with mortgages pay slightly more at $1,470, while those owning outright pay $1,082.
Check your assessment this tax year
Even in lower-tax counties like Adams, many homeowners remain overassessed on their property values. Filing an appeal with your county auditor costs nothing and could reduce your annual bill if your home's assessed value exceeds its actual market value.
How Adams County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Adams County
0.83%
Effective rate
Ohio Avg
1.18%
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.