Ross County Property Taxes

Ross County, Ohio

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

26.5% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$131/mo escrow

#25 of 88 counties in Ohio

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.99%

vs. Ohio Avg26.5% below
vs. National Avg41.4% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$158,500

State avg $182,492

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,709

$142/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,399

$117/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#25

of 88 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Ross County, Ohio

Ross County taxes slightly below national median

Ross County's effective tax rate of 0.995% sits just below the national median of 1.172%, offering modest savings relative to the average American county. The median property tax of $1,577 is substantially below the national median of $2,690, providing $1,113 in annual relief on a typical home.

Ross runs below Ohio's state average rate

At 0.995%, Ross County's effective rate falls below Ohio's state average of 1.148%, positioning it in the lower-tax half of Ohio counties. The median tax of $1,577 sits well below Ohio's median of $2,145, reflecting Ross County's lower property values.

Ross County offers solid regional value

Ross's 0.995% rate ranks among the lowest in this group, trailing only Pike (0.855%) and Putnam (0.976%), and beating Pickaway (1.034%). Southern Ohio residents in Ross County enjoy genuine tax advantages over much of the state.

Median home costs $1,577 in annual taxes

A typical Ross County home valued at $158,500 generates an annual property tax bill of $1,577. With a mortgage, add $132 to reach $1,709; without one, the bill drops to $1,399.

Don't assume your assessment is correct

Even in low-tax Ross County, some homeowners may be overassessed relative to current market values. If your home's assessed value appears high compared to recent comparable sales, request a free reassessment from your county auditor.

How Ross County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Ross County$1,577
Ohio State Average$2,145
National Average$1,924

Ross County

0.99%

Effective rate

Ohio Avg

1.18%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Ross County, Ohio?
The effective property tax rate in Ross County, Ohio is 0.99%. 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 Ross County?
The median annual property tax payment in Ross County is $1,577. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,709, while those without a mortgage pay $1,399.
How does Ross County compare to the Ohio average?
Ross County's effective tax rate of 0.99% is lower than the Ohio state average of 1.18%. The median annual property tax in Ross County is $1,577, compared to the state average of $2,145.
What is the median home value in Ross County, Ohio?
The median home value in Ross County, Ohio is $158,500, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Ross County a low property tax area in Ohio?
Yes — Ross County's effective property tax rate of 0.99% is below the Ohio average of 1.18%. The median annual property tax of $1,577 is also lower the state average of $2,145, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Ross County rank for property taxes in Ohio?
Ross County ranks #25 out of 88 counties in Ohio by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.99% and median annual tax of $1,577, 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.