Property Tax in Adams County
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Adams County taxes run below national average
At 0.748%, Adams County's effective tax rate sits comfortably below the national median of roughly 0.85%, placing it in the lower-tax half of American counties. The median property tax bill here is $1,295 annually—less than half the national median of $2,690—reflecting both lower home values and moderate tax rates.
Adams ranks slightly above state average
Adams County's 0.748% effective rate exceeds Indiana's state average of 0.671%, placing it in the upper-middle tier among the state's 92 counties. Homeowners here pay $1,295 in median property taxes versus the state average of $1,199, a difference of about $96 per year.
Comparable to nearby Benton, lower than Allen
Adams County's tax rate mirrors Benton County (0.756%) but lags Allen County to the north, which charges 0.802% despite lower median home values. Among the regional cluster of northeast Indiana counties, Adams occupies the middle ground on both rates and actual tax bills.
Median home owner pays $1,295 yearly
A home valued at Adams County's median of $173,100 generates an annual property tax of $1,295. For mortgaged properties, the effective bill rises slightly to $1,310 due to escrow and assessment adjustments.
Assessment accuracy worth checking
Across Indiana, many homeowners discover their properties are overassessed relative to market value. If your assessed value seems high compared to recent sales of similar homes, filing a tax appeal with Adams County's assessor's office could reduce your annual bill.