Knox County, Ohio Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Ohio. Population: 17,588.
The median annual property tax in Knox County is $2,345, which is 9% higher than the Ohio state average and 22% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.07% on a median home value of $218,300. Property taxes represent 3.2% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$2,345
+9% vs State
+22% vs US
Median Home Value
$218,300
+20% vs State
+3% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.07%
-7% vs State
+13% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,371
$198/mo
Without Mortgage
$2,296
$191/mo
Homeowners with a mortgage typically own higher-valued properties, which can result in higher tax bills.
Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,345 +10.2% | 1.07% |
| 2022 | $2,128 +9.6% | 1.08% |
| 2021 | $1,941 +3.0% | 1.15% |
| 2020 | $1,884 +2.9% | 1.16% |
| 2019 | $1,831 | 1.18% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
3.2%
of median household income
Median Income
$73,988
per year
Monthly Tax
$195
per month
Other Counties in Ohio
Pike County
Tax: $1,269/yr Rate: 0.85%
Paulding County
Tax: $1,382/yr Rate: 1.09%
Portage County
Tax: $2,728/yr Rate: 1.30%
Ottawa County
Tax: $2,181/yr Rate: 1.09%
Brown County
Tax: $1,497/yr Rate: 0.83%
Clermont County
Tax: $3,141/yr Rate: 1.28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Knox County, Ohio? ▼
The median annual property tax in Knox County is $2,345 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.07% on a median home value of $218,300.
How does Knox County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Knox County are 22% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.07% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Knox County? ▼
In Knox County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,371 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $2,296. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Knox County? ▼
Property taxes in Knox County represent approximately 3.2% of the median household income of $73,988. The national benchmark is generally 2-4% of household income.
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Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Property tax data reflects median amounts paid by homeowners. Effective rates are calculated as median tax divided by median home value.