Ohio homeowners paid a median $2,822 a year in property tax, an effective rate of 1.31%. The lowest county is Noble County (0.72%) and the highest is Cuyahoga County (2.00%) (Census 2020–2024).
0.94%United States
5 lowest-tax counties
5 highest-tax counties
All 88 Ohio counties, lowest rate first
| # | County | Median tax | Median value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noble County | $1,180 | $163,600 | 0.72% |
| 2 | Brown County | $1,600 | $196,200 | 0.82% |
| 3 | Monroe County | $1,176 | $142,700 | 0.82% |
| 4 | Adams County | $1,356 | $164,200 | 0.83% |
| 5 | Pike County | $1,355 | $163,800 | 0.83% |
| 6 | Morgan County | $1,268 | $150,900 | 0.84% |
| 7 | Lawrence County | $1,215 | $144,000 | 0.84% |
| 8 | Wyandot County | $1,410 | $163,400 | 0.86% |
| 9 | Jackson County | $1,363 | $150,700 | 0.90% |
| 10 | Muskingum County | $1,649 | $182,200 | 0.91% |
| 11 | Highland County | $1,533 | $168,900 | 0.91% |
| 12 | Gallia County | $1,418 | $155,600 | 0.91% |
| 13 | Van Wert County | $1,387 | $152,000 | 0.91% |
| 14 | Darke County | $1,584 | $173,200 | 0.91% |
| 15 | Clinton County | $1,962 | $211,900 | 0.93% |
| 16 | Washington County | $1,732 | $185,600 | 0.93% |
| 17 | Fayette County | $1,601 | $170,700 | 0.94% |
| 18 | Carroll County | $1,725 | $183,100 | 0.94% |
| 19 | Coshocton County | $1,473 | $155,500 | 0.95% |
| 20 | Belmont County | $1,469 | $154,900 | 0.95% |
| 21 | Perry County | $1,813 | $191,100 | 0.95% |
| 22 | Marion County | $1,489 | $156,800 | 0.95% |
| 23 | Shelby County | $1,981 | $208,100 | 0.95% |
| 24 | Auglaize County | $1,828 | $189,800 | 0.96% |
| 25 | Putnam County | $1,943 | $201,100 | 0.97% |
| 26 | Vinton County | $1,469 | $150,000 | 0.98% |
| 27 | Jefferson County | $1,257 | $127,800 | 0.98% |
| 28 | Miami County | $2,254 | $229,100 | 0.98% |
| 29 | Hocking County | $1,852 | $186,400 | 0.99% |
| 30 | Ashland County | $1,858 | $186,800 | 0.99% |
| 31 | Ross County | $1,708 | $171,500 | 1.00% |
| 32 | Pickaway County | $2,566 | $256,800 | 1.00% |
| 33 | Hancock County | $2,046 | $204,700 | 1.00% |
| 34 | Logan County | $2,042 | $203,200 | 1.00% |
| 35 | Columbiana County | $1,527 | $151,600 | 1.01% |
| 36 | Guernsey County | $1,593 | $157,700 | 1.01% |
| 37 | Madison County | $2,541 | $250,100 | 1.02% |
| 38 | Champaign County | $2,084 | $204,000 | 1.02% |
| 39 | Paulding County | $1,450 | $140,800 | 1.03% |
| 40 | Sandusky County | $1,659 | $160,700 | 1.03% |
| 41 | Seneca County | $1,599 | $154,700 | 1.03% |
| 42 | Meigs County | $1,238 | $119,300 | 1.04% |
| 43 | Preble County | $1,883 | $180,900 | 1.04% |
| 44 | Williams County | $1,577 | $150,000 | 1.05% |
| 45 | Hardin County | $1,590 | $151,200 | 1.05% |
| 46 | Harrison County | $1,279 | $121,500 | 1.05% |
| 47 | Huron County | $1,751 | $166,000 | 1.05% |
| 48 | Scioto County | $1,459 | $137,900 | 1.06% |
| 49 | Tuscarawas County | $1,962 | $185,400 | 1.06% |
| 50 | Morrow County | $2,359 | $222,300 | 1.06% |
| 51 | Knox County | $2,564 | $239,400 | 1.07% |
| 52 | Defiance County | $1,750 | $163,200 | 1.07% |
| 53 | Holmes County | $2,888 | $267,700 | 1.08% |
| 54 | Ottawa County | $2,378 | $219,900 | 1.08% |
| 55 | Fairfield County | $3,289 | $298,800 | 1.10% |
| 56 | Mercer County | $2,325 | $210,600 | 1.10% |
| 57 | Allen County | $1,847 | $165,300 | 1.12% |
| 58 | Union County | $3,947 | $344,900 | 1.14% |
| 59 | Henry County | $1,970 | $168,600 | 1.17% |
| 60 | Athens County | $2,167 | $185,000 | 1.17% |
| 61 | Wayne County | $2,602 | $222,100 | 1.17% |
| 62 | Crawford County | $1,622 | $136,700 | 1.19% |
| 63 | Clark County | $2,019 | $169,900 | 1.19% |
| 64 | Warren County | $4,199 | $349,400 | 1.20% |
| 65 | Ashtabula County | $1,928 | $159,500 | 1.21% |
| 66 | Butler County | $3,141 | $258,500 | 1.22% |
| 67 | Erie County | $2,428 | $199,700 | 1.22% |
| 68 | Licking County | $3,364 | $275,200 | 1.22% |
| 69 | Medina County | $3,560 | $287,000 | 1.24% |
| 70 | Richland County | $2,061 | $164,800 | 1.25% |
| 71 | Clermont County | $3,333 | $266,200 | 1.25% |
| 72 | Portage County | $2,877 | $227,000 | 1.27% |
| 73 | Fulton County | $2,444 | $191,000 | 1.28% |
| 74 | Stark County | $2,402 | $186,400 | 1.29% |
| 75 | Mahoning County | $2,015 | $154,700 | 1.30% |
| 76 | Trumbull County | $1,856 | $141,800 | 1.31% |
| 77 | Wood County | $3,059 | $227,600 | 1.34% |
| 78 | Lorain County | $3,055 | $223,200 | 1.37% |
| 79 | Geauga County | $4,564 | $331,100 | 1.38% |
| 80 | Franklin County | $4,244 | $288,400 | 1.47% |
| 81 | Hamilton County | $3,652 | $241,900 | 1.51% |
| 82 | Summit County | $3,195 | $208,700 | 1.53% |
| 83 | Delaware County | $7,132 | $445,500 | 1.60% |
| 84 | Greene County | $4,071 | $252,200 | 1.61% |
| 85 | Lake County | $3,475 | $214,100 | 1.62% |
| 86 | Lucas County | $2,773 | $163,900 | 1.69% |
| 87 | Montgomery County | $3,127 | $180,900 | 1.73% |
| 88 | Cuyahoga County | $3,910 | $195,400 | 2.00% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020–2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax ÷ median home value. Actual bills depend on assessed value, exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran) and local levies. Check with your county assessor or treasurer. Not tax advice.
Frequently asked questions
What county has the lowest property tax in Ohio?
Noble County, with a median effective rate of 0.72% ($1,180 median tax), per Census 2020–2024.
What county has the highest property tax in Ohio?
Cuyahoga County at 2.00% ($3,910 median tax).
How much is property tax in Ohio?
Ohio homeowners paid a median $2,822 a year in property tax, an effective rate of 1.31%. The lowest county is Noble County (0.72%) and the highest is Cuyahoga County (2.00%) (Census 2020–2024).