Average property tax rates in Ohio
Across the 88 Ohio counties we index here, modeled effective rates average about 1.43% (population-weighted), which works out to roughly $2,988 per year on each jurisdiction’s own benchmark before exemptions—open a row for the exact home-value assumption behind that place’s figure.
Summaries here include only counties in the current dataset—not every subdivision in the state.
- Indexed counties
- 88
- Avg. effective rate
- 1.43%
- Population-weighted from indexed county rows in this state.
Avg. modeled annual tax (same basis): $2,988
How this compares nationally
The population-weighted average modeled rate across indexed Ohio counties is 1.43%. That modeled effective rate is above the broad national band many surveys use for orientation (often roughly 1–1.3% of home value, varying by source and methodology)—state and county structures differ widely.
Orientation band (~1–1.3%): broad U.S. survey context. See Tax Foundation — Property taxes as a percentage of owner-occupied housing value (state / local, illustrative national context).
Tools
Ballpark from average rate
Uses a population-weighted average effective rate across the counties we publish for Ohio. Open a county page for jurisdiction-specific figures.
Your value
Illustrative annual tax
$5,736
Uses the state’s population-weighted average effective rate (1.43%) across indexed counties—not a specific jurisdiction.
Scaled by 1.43% — the population-weighted mean effective rate across indexed county rows in this state (weights fall back to equal per row when population is missing). Not specific to any one jurisdiction.
Not a tax bill, legal estimate, or appeal tool. Exemptions, caps, specials, and assessment rules can change your actual amount; confirm with your assessor or collector.
Counties
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| Adams County | 0.83% | $1,303 | $157,500 | 27,671 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen County | 1.13% | $1,782 | $158,400 | 100,866 |
| Ashland County | 1.02% | $1,787 | $175,900 | 52,420 |
| Ashtabula County | 1.26% | $1,890 | $149,600 | 96,906 |
| Athens County | 1.21% | $2,094 | $173,800 | 63,218 |
| Auglaize County | 0.96% | $1,756 | $182,000 | 45,922 |
| Belmont County | 0.99% | $1,420 | $143,000 | 64,692 |
| Brown County | 0.83% | $1,497 | $181,100 | 44,292 |
| Butler County | 1.24% | $3,010 | $243,000 | 399,542 |
| Carroll County | 0.97% | $1,688 | $174,500 | 26,460 |
FAQ
Common questions
Statewide orientation for Ohio—open a county page for parcel-level rules.
What do these Ohio county pages show?
Each indexed Ohio county page uses U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year county medians (B25103 / B25077) with an implied effective rate (median tax ÷ median value), plus state statutory and agency references.
Why is the statewide average different from one Ohio county?
This hub averages population-weighted implied rates across 88 counties using POPESTIMATE2024 (or ACS B01003 where aligned in source data). Each county’s median tax ÷ median value reflects its own housing stock—not your parcel.
When are property taxes due in Ohio?
Ohio property taxes are billed in half-year installments in many counties—common due dates cluster around January and July—confirm on your county treasurer notice.
How should I compare Ohio counties to the rest of the U.S.?
Ohio county pages use ACS 2023 medians—align comparisons to the same Census definitions; local assessments, classes (especially in Hawaii), and district millage drive actual bills. See our national context note and Rate Gazetteer’s methodology page.