Muskingum County Property Taxes

Muskingum County, Ohio

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

25% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$134/mo escrow

#13 of 88 counties in Ohio

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.95%

vs. Ohio Avg25% below
vs. National Avg40.2% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$170,100

State avg $182,492

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,747

$146/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,387

$116/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#13

of 88 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Muskingum County, Ohio

Muskingum taxes run below U.S. median

Muskingum County's effective tax rate of 0.946% sits below the national median of 1.08%, placing it in the bottom 40% of U.S. counties for property tax burden. Homeowners pay a median of $1,609 annually—40% less than the national median of $2,690.

Well below Ohio's average

Muskingum County's rate of 0.946% runs below Ohio's state average of 1.148%, ranking it among the lower-tax counties in the state. Its median tax of $1,609 is 25% cheaper than Ohio's median of $2,145, providing meaningful savings for property owners.

Mid-range taxes in the region

Muskingum County's 0.946% rate falls between Morgan County's 0.906% and Perry County's 0.929%, making it competitive with its closest neighbors. Compared to the regional outlier Montgomery County at 1.777%, Muskingum homeowners save about $1,200 annually.

Muskingum's annual tax reality

On a median home valued at $170,100, Muskingum County residents pay $1,609 annually—roughly $134 per month. Those with mortgages see escrow of $1,747, while cash buyers typically remit $1,387 directly to the county.

Low taxes don't mean accurate assessments

Even in a relatively low-tax county, some Muskingum homeowners face inflated assessments or miss available tax exemptions. Filing an appeal with the county auditor is free and could reduce your already-reasonable tax burden even further.

How Muskingum County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Muskingum County$1,609
Ohio State Average$2,145
National Average$1,924

Muskingum County

0.95%

Effective rate

Ohio Avg

1.18%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Muskingum County, Ohio?
The effective property tax rate in Muskingum County, Ohio is 0.95%. 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 Muskingum County?
The median annual property tax payment in Muskingum County is $1,609. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,747, while those without a mortgage pay $1,387.
How does Muskingum County compare to the Ohio average?
Muskingum County's effective tax rate of 0.95% is lower than the Ohio state average of 1.18%. The median annual property tax in Muskingum County is $1,609, compared to the state average of $2,145.
What is the median home value in Muskingum County, Ohio?
The median home value in Muskingum County, Ohio is $170,100, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Muskingum County a low property tax area in Ohio?
Yes — Muskingum County's effective property tax rate of 0.95% is below the Ohio average of 1.18%. The median annual property tax of $1,609 is also lower the state average of $2,145, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Muskingum County rank for property taxes in Ohio?
Muskingum County ranks #13 out of 88 counties in Ohio by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.95% and median annual tax of $1,609, it falls in the lower 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.