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Darke County

Darke County, Ohio

Effective Tax Rate

0.93%

Median Annual Tax

$1,572

How Darke County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Darke County$1,572
Ohio State Average$2,145
National Average$1,924

Darke County

0.93%

Effective rate

Ohio Avg

1.18%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Tax by Mortgage Status

With Mortgage

$1,673

per year

Without Mortgage

$1,470

per year

Estimate Your Property Tax

$

Annual Tax

$1,572

Monthly Escrow

$131

Effective Rate

0.93%

vs. Ohio State Average▼ 26.7% below
vs. National Average▼ 41.6% below
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Darke County, Ohio?
The effective property tax rate in Darke County, Ohio is 0.93%. 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 Darke County?
The median annual property tax payment in Darke County is $1,572. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,673, while those without a mortgage pay $1,470.
How does Darke County compare to the Ohio average?
Darke County's effective tax rate of 0.93% is lower than the Ohio state average of 1.18%. The median annual property tax in Darke County is $1,572, compared to the state average of $2,145.
What is the median home value in Darke County, Ohio?
The median home value in Darke County, Ohio is $169,100, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
How are property taxes calculated in Ohio?
Property taxes in Ohio are calculated based on the assessed value of your property multiplied by the local mill levy (tax rate). The assessed value is determined by your county assessor and may differ from market value. Homeowners may qualify for exemptions such as homestead, senior, veteran, or disability exemptions that can reduce the taxable value. Tax rates vary by county and include levies for schools, municipal services, and special districts.

Counties with Similar Tax Rates

Perry County(OH)

Rate0.93%
Median Tax$1,656

Highland County(OH)

Rate0.94%
Median Tax$1,475

Clinton County(OH)

Rate0.94%
Median Tax$1,816

Muskingum County(OH)

Rate0.95%
Median Tax$1,609
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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.

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