Starke County, IN Property Tax: $895/yr (2026)
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The effective property tax rate in Starke County is 0.60% of assessed home value. On a home at the county median value of $148,400, that works out to about $890 per year, or $74 per month. Starke County is located in northern Indiana, and is home to approximately 23,300 residents.
About Starke County
Starke County covers approximately 309.1 square miles in Indiana. The county is home to about 23,300 residents living in roughly 11,214 housing units, of which 65.4% are owner-occupied. The median household income is $62,933, and the median home was built in 1973.
Starke County borders Fulton County, Jasper County, LaPorte County, Marshall County, Porter County — useful comparisons if you're considering nearby areas with potentially different tax rates.
How Property Taxes Work in Indiana
Property taxes in Indiana are administered at the county level. Each county sets a millage rate applied to the assessed value of real property — the effective rate above accounts for any partial assessments and exemptions already built into the local tax base. Assessed value can differ meaningfully from current market value depending on how often the county reassesses and what fraction of market value it uses.
Most counties in Indiana offer exemptions that reduce the taxable assessed value: homestead exemptions for primary residences, senior exemptions, disability exemptions, and veteran exemptions are common. These reduce your effective rate below the county-wide average shown here. Contact the Starke County Assessor's office to learn which exemptions apply to your property and when to file.
Starke County vs. Neighboring Counties
| Location | Eff. Rate | Median Home | Annual Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starke County, IN | 0.60% | $148,400 | $890 |
| Indiana state average | 0.67% | — | $994* |
| Fulton County | 0.51% | $144,700 | $744 |
| Jasper County | 0.49% | $204,400 | $998 |
| LaPorte County | 0.79% | $180,700 | $1,435 |
| Marshall County | 0.68% | $184,500 | $1,260 |
| Porter County | 0.83% | $261,900 | $2,172 |
| US national average | 1.10% | $281,900 | $3,101 |
*State average annual tax computed at Starke County's median home value of $148,400. Source: US Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Starke County's property tax rate compare to the rest of Indiana?
At 0.60%, Starke County is lower than the Indiana state average of 0.67%. On a home at the county median of $148,400, that means about $890 per year — versus $994 at the state average rate, a difference of $104 per year. Compared to the national average of 1.10%, Starke County is below average.
What's a typical annual property tax bill in Starke County?
For a home at the county median value of $148,400, the annual property tax in Starke County is approximately $890 — or about $74 per month. For a home worth $222,600, expect around $1,336 per year. For a $296,800 home, approximately $1,781 per year. Use the calculator above to estimate taxes for any assessed value.
Where do I appeal a Starke County property tax assessment?
Property assessment appeals in Starke County are handled by the Starke County Assessor's office. Most jurisdictions require filing within 30–90 days of receiving your assessment notice — confirm the specific deadline with the assessor's office before submitting, as deadlines and procedures vary by county. A successful appeal can reduce your assessed value and lower your tax bill for the current and future tax years.
What exemptions are available in Starke County?
Indiana counties commonly offer homestead exemptions for owner-occupied primary residences, senior citizen exemptions for qualifying homeowners aged 65 and older, exemptions for disabled residents, and veterans' exemptions. Each exemption reduces your assessed taxable value, which in turn reduces your effective tax rate below the county-wide 0.60% shown here. Contact the Starke County Assessor's office to confirm which exemptions are available and the application deadlines.
Data sources: US Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates, US Census Gazetteer (2024), County Adjacency File