Stark County Property Taxes
Stark County, Ohio
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
9.2% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$195/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.32%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$177,700
State avg ▼ $182,492
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,442
$204/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,183
$182/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#73
of 88 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Stark County, Ohio
Stark's taxes above national median
At 1.318%, Stark County's effective tax rate exceeds the national median, placing it in the upper half of U.S. counties by tax burden. The median annual property tax bill of $2,342 is 13% below the national median, though the rate itself suggests higher local tax pressure.
Among Ohio's higher-tax counties
Stark's 1.318% rate ranks well above the Ohio state average of 1.148%, placing it in the upper third of Ohio counties. This positions Stark residents at a notable tax disadvantage compared to most of their state peers.
Outpaced by Shelby, rivals Trumbull
Stark's 1.318% rate substantially exceeds nearby Shelby County (1.008%) and Seneca County (1.093%), but compares closely to Trumbull County (1.410%). Among regional neighbors, Stark's tax burden falls in the middle-to-upper range.
What $177,700 home costs annually
The median Stark County home valued at $177,700 generates an annual property tax of roughly $2,342. With a mortgage, expect approximately $2,442 in annual obligations.
Appeal assessments to reduce burden
Given Stark's higher-than-average tax rates, careful assessment review is especially worthwhile for homeowners. Many properties are overvalued relative to market conditions, and successful appeals can significantly reduce annual tax liability.
How Stark County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Stark County
1.32%
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.