Brown County, Ohio Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Ohio. Population: 13,055.
The median annual property tax in Brown County is $1,497, which is 30% lower than the Ohio state average and 22% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.83% on a median home value of $181,100. Property taxes represent 2.1% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,497
-30% vs State
-22% vs US
Median Home Value
$181,100
-1% vs State
-14% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.83%
-28% vs State
-13% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,616
$135/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,314
$110/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 | $1,497 +1.6% | 0.83% |
| 2022 | $1,473 +10.9% | 0.90% |
| 2021 | $1,328 -0.1% | 0.94% |
| 2020 | $1,329 +0.3% | 0.96% |
| 2019 | $1,325 | 1.00% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.1%
of median household income
Median Income
$69,990
per year
Monthly Tax
$125
per month
Other Counties in Ohio
Portage County
Tax: $2,728/yr Rate: 1.30%
Wood County
Tax: $2,911/yr Rate: 1.36%
Clark County
Tax: $1,943/yr Rate: 1.25%
Lawrence County
Tax: $1,193/yr Rate: 0.88%
Adams County
Tax: $1,303/yr Rate: 0.83%
Huron County
Tax: $1,664/yr Rate: 1.05%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Brown County, Ohio? ▼
The median annual property tax in Brown County is $1,497 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.83% on a median home value of $181,100.
How does Brown County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Brown County are 22% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.83% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Brown County? ▼
In Brown County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,616 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,314. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Brown County? ▼
Property taxes in Brown County represent approximately 2.1% of the median household income of $69,990. 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.