Ross County Property Taxes
Ross County, Ohio
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
26.5% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$131/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.99%
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)
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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
0.99%
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.