Champaign County Property Taxes

Champaign County, Ohio

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

9.7% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$162/mo escrow

#36 of 88 counties in Ohio

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.04%

vs. Ohio Avg9.7% below
vs. National Avg28% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$186,300

State avg $182,492

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,931

$161/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,947

$162/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#36

of 88 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Champaign County, Ohio

Champaign County below national average

Champaign County's effective tax rate of 1.040% falls below the national median of 0.84%, positioning the county near the 45th percentile nationally. The median property tax of $1,938 trails the national median of $2,690, offering a modest advantage for homeowners.

Slightly below Ohio's statewide average

Champaign County's effective rate of 1.040% sits just below Ohio's state average of 1.148%, marking it among the more affordable counties. The median tax bill of $1,938 falls roughly $200 shy of the state median of $2,145.

Competitive with nearby central Ohio

Champaign County's 1.040% rate places it squarely in the middle of central and western Ohio's tax landscape, slightly higher than Clinton County at 0.942% but lower than Clark County at 1.246%. Butler County to the southwest carries a noticeably steeper 1.239% burden.

What $186.3K home costs annually

A homeowner with a median-valued property of $186,300 in Champaign County pays approximately $1,938 per year in property taxes. The amount remains relatively stable whether financed with a mortgage or owned outright, at roughly $1,931 to $1,947.

Review assessment accuracy yearly

Property values in Champaign County fluctuate, and assessments don't always keep pace with market conditions. Homeowners should compare their assessed value to recent comparable sales and file an appeal if significantly overvalued.

How Champaign County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Champaign County$1,938
Ohio State Average$2,145
National Average$1,924

Champaign County

1.04%

Effective rate

Ohio Avg

1.18%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Champaign County, Ohio?
The effective property tax rate in Champaign County, Ohio is 1.04%. 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 Champaign County?
The median annual property tax payment in Champaign County is $1,938. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,931, while those without a mortgage pay $1,947.
How does Champaign County compare to the Ohio average?
Champaign County's effective tax rate of 1.04% is lower than the Ohio state average of 1.18%. The median annual property tax in Champaign County is $1,938, compared to the state average of $2,145.
What is the median home value in Champaign County, Ohio?
The median home value in Champaign County, Ohio is $186,300, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Champaign County a low property tax area in Ohio?
Yes — Champaign County's effective property tax rate of 1.04% is below the Ohio average of 1.18%. The median annual property tax of $1,938 is also lower the state average of $2,145, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Champaign County rank for property taxes in Ohio?
Champaign County ranks #36 out of 88 counties in Ohio by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.04% and median annual tax of $1,938, it falls in the middle 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.