Ohio · County property tax · ACS 2024
Guernsey County Property Taxes
The median homeowner in Guernsey County pays $1,593 a year, an effective rate of 1.01%, 20% below the U.S. average.
- $1,593
- Median tax / yr
- 1.01%
- Effective rate
- -20%
- vs U.S. average
- #54 of 88
- rank in OH
The verdict
Homeowners in Guernsey County pay a median $1,593 a year in property tax, an effective rate of 1.01%, more affordable than 34% of U.S. counties.
- $1,593
- Median annual tax bill, 2024
- 1.01%
- Effective rate on median home
- #2058 of 3135
- U.S. counties by tax burden
- -20%
- vs the national average bill
Effective rate is the median property tax bill divided by the median home value ($157,700). U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2024.
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Ohio. Owner-occupied homes: 11,766.
The median annual property tax in Guernsey County is $1,593, which is 44% lower than the Ohio state average and 20% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.01% on a median home value of $157,700. Property taxes represent 2.7% of the median household income in this county. All property tax data shown below is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, which aggregates self-reported tax payments from homeowner households across the county. This page includes tax trends over multiple years, comparisons with neighboring counties, and a rent-versus-own cost analysis.
What This Data Tells Us About Guernsey County
Homeowners in Guernsey County pay a median annual property tax of $1,593, which is 20% lower than the national average and 44% below the Ohio state average. The effective tax rate of 1.01% on a median home value of $157,700 reflects how the local assessment base and millage combine into an actual bill.
Property taxes in Guernsey County represent about 2.7% of the median household income of $58,478, compared with a common national benchmark of 2% to 4%. Homeowners with a mortgage report a median of $1,656 in annual property tax while those without a mortgage report $1,516 - a gap that usually reflects differences in home value rather than differences in tax rate. Compared with 2023, the median tax bill changed by 2.0%, which tracks reassessment cycles and changes in the underlying home value distribution.
This page is for informational purposes only and is not tax, legal, or financial advice. Figures describe the median homeowner household in Guernsey County as reported to the Census Bureau, your own bill can differ based on your parcel's assessed value, exemptions, special districts, and municipal overlays. Always consult your county assessor, tax collector, or a qualified professional before making decisions that depend on these numbers.
With vs Without Mortgage
Homeowners with a mortgage typically own higher-valued properties, which can result in higher tax bills.
How Guernsey County compares
Effective property tax rate (median tax ÷ median home value), ACS 2024.
Guernsey County's effective rate is higher than 39% of the 88 counties in Ohio - ranking #54 of 88 for property tax burden.
Where Guernsey County sits among every U.S. county
Effective property tax rate (median tax ÷ median home value)
1.01% more affordable than 34% of 3,135 U.S. counties
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2024
Guernsey County vs Benchmarks
| Metric | Guernsey County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Annual Tax | $1,593 | $2,822 | $1,993 |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.01% | 1.31% | 0.92% |
| Median Home Value | $157,700 | $214,800 | $227,791 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates. Tax-burden differences across rows reflect millage decisions, assessment-ratio practices, and the residential-vs-commercial mix of each tax base.
Think your Guernsey County property tax bill is too high?
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Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,593 +2.0% | 1.01% |
| 2023 | $1,561 +5.5% | 1.01% |
| 2022 | $1,479 +9.7% | 1.01% |
| 2021 | $1,348 +3.3% | 1.07% |
| 2020 | $1,305 | 1.06% |
Tax Burden
Tax Affordability Score
Based on the effective tax rate of 1.01% compared to the national average of 0.92%. Property taxes in Guernsey County are below average, making it a more affordable area for homeowners.
How this score is calculated: a 1-10 scale derived mechanically from the ratio of this county's effective rate to the national average effective rate (0.92%) - a ratio at or below 0.5× scores 10, a ratio at or above 2.0× scores 1, with a linear scale between. It is a factual comparison of Census figures only, not a recommendation, quality rating, or endorsement of Guernsey County or any other county.
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What this means in Guernsey County
How to use Guernsey County's property-tax numbers, for budgeting, comparison, or an appeal.
- At Guernsey County's 1.01% effective rate, a $157,700 home implies about $1,593/yr, plug in your own home's value to estimate your bill. Estimate your bill
- Guernsey County ranks #54 of 88 counties in Ohio by effective rate, compare it against the rest of the state before you judge your bill. Ohio overview
- If your assessed value looks high relative to Guernsey County's typical home, you may have grounds to appeal, most jurisdictions have a filing window each year. How to appeal
Effective rate is the county median tax divided by the county median home value ($157,700); your parcel's assessed value, exemptions, and local levies determine your actual bill. U.S. Census Bureau ACS · 2024.
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Data as of 2024. 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.
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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
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