Darke County Property Taxes
Darke County, Ohio
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
26.7% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$131/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.93%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$169,100
State avg ▼ $182,492
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,673
$139/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,470
$123/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#10
of 88 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Darke County, Ohio
Darke offers some of the lowest taxes
At 0.930%, Darke's effective tax rate sits well below the national median of 1.54%, placing the county in the bottom quartile nationally. The median property tax of $1,572 is just 58% of the national median of $2,690, making Darke exceptionally affordable.
Darke ranks among Ohio's lowest
Darke's 0.930% effective rate ranks among the lowest in Ohio, falling notably below the state average of 1.148%. The median property tax of $1,572 trails the statewide average of $2,145 by 27%, reflecting both low rates and modest home values.
Darke leads the region in affordability
Neighboring Crawford (1.221%) and Defiance (1.117%) both tax at significantly higher rates than Darke's 0.930%. Among southwestern Ohio counties, Darke stands out as the most tax-favorable jurisdiction for homeowners.
What a Darke homeowner pays
On the median Darke home valued at $169,100, homeowners pay approximately $1,572 per year in property taxes—roughly $131 monthly. This modest burden makes Darke attractive for retirees and first-time buyers seeking low housing costs.
Even low-tax homes deserve review
Even in Darke's low-tax environment, overassessment occurs and property tax abatement appeals remain available at no cost. If your home's assessed value seems high relative to recent sales in your neighborhood, request a review from the county auditor.
How Darke County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Darke County
0.93%
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.