Petersburg, Indiana property tax

Median property tax, home value and effective rate (Census 2020โ€“2024)

Updated Oct 17, 2026, 1:57 AM ET
Effective property tax rate
0.77%

Homeowners in Petersburg, Indiana paid a median $939 a year in property tax on a median home worth $122,000, an effective rate of about 0.77% (Census 2020โ€“2024).

Census ACS 2020โ€“2024 5-year medians

#213 lowest of 375Indiana places we cover

0.78%Pike County overall
Median tax paid
$939
per year, 2020โ€“24
Median home value
$122,000
owner-occupied
Effective rate
0.77%
tax รท value
Tax vs. income
1.7%
of $54,188 median household income
Owner costs
$1,019/mo
median with a mortgage, incl. tax & insurance

Petersburg vs county, state and US

Effective rate

Petersburg0.77%
Pike County0.78%
Indiana0.74%
United States0.94%

Median tax paid per year

Petersburg$939
Pike County$1,206
Indiana$1,614
United States$3,119

Tax on a home in Petersburg

At the local 0.77% effective rate

Home valueEstimated yearly taxPer month
$150,000$1,155$96
$250,000$1,924$160
$350,000$2,694$224
$500,000$3,848$321

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020โ€“2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020โ€“2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax รท 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 is the property tax rate in Petersburg, Indiana?

Homeowners in Petersburg, Indiana paid a median $939 a year in property tax on a median home worth $122,000, an effective rate of about 0.77% (Census 2020โ€“2024).

How much is property tax on a $250,000 home in Petersburg?

About $1,924 a year at the 0.77% median effective rate. Exemptions such as homestead can lower it.

Is property tax in Petersburg higher than the rest of Indiana?

Petersburg ranks #213 lowest of 375 Indiana places we track. The statewide effective rate is 0.74%. Pike County overall is 0.78%.