Athens County Property Taxes
Athens County, Ohio
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
2.4% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$175/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.20%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$173,800
State avg ▼ $182,492
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,388
$199/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,879
$157/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#60
of 88 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Athens County, Ohio
Athens County's taxes run above national median
At 1.205%, Athens County's effective tax rate surpasses the national median of 1.1%, placing it in the upper 45% of U.S. counties. The median annual property tax of $2,094 is close to the national median of $2,690 despite lower home values.
Higher than average across Ohio
Athens County's 1.205% effective rate exceeds Ohio's state average of 1.148%, positioning it in the upper half of the state's 88 counties. The $2,094 median tax bill approaches Ohio's $2,145 state average.
Most expensive taxes in its region
Athens County's 1.205% rate is the second-highest among its regional peers, only exceeded by Ashtabula County (1.263%). It substantially outpaces Adams (0.827%), Brown (0.827%), Ashland (1.016%), and Allen (1.125%) counties.
A $173,800 home costs $2,094 yearly
The median Athens County home is valued at $173,800, resulting in an annual property tax of approximately $2,094 at the 1.205% rate. Homeowners with mortgages pay $2,388, while outright owners pay $1,879.
Don't overlook your assessment appeal rights
Athens County homeowners facing relatively high tax bills should investigate whether their assessed values are accurate and defensible. Filing a free appeal with your county auditor could yield meaningful tax relief if your home is overassessed.
How Athens County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Athens County
1.20%
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.