White County, IN Property Tax: $865/yr (2026)
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The effective property tax rate in White County is 0.53% of assessed home value. On a home at the county median value of $163,000, that works out to about $864 per year, or $72 per month. White County is located in northern Indiana, and is home to approximately 24,709 residents.
About White County
White County covers approximately 505.1 square miles in Indiana. The county is home to about 24,709 residents living in roughly 12,926 housing units, of which 60.5% are owner-occupied. The median household income is $66,143, and the median home was built in 1971.
White County borders Benton County, Carroll County, Cass County, Jasper County, Pulaski 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 White County Assessor's office to learn which exemptions apply to your property and when to file.
White County vs. Neighboring Counties
| Location | Eff. Rate | Median Home | Annual Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| White County, IN | 0.53% | $163,000 | $864 |
| Indiana state average | 0.67% | — | $1,092* |
| Benton County | 0.76% | $135,400 | $1,024 |
| Carroll County | 0.57% | $167,700 | $954 |
| Cass County | 0.69% | $118,700 | $824 |
| Jasper County | 0.49% | $204,400 | $998 |
| Pulaski County | 0.48% | $134,600 | $646 |
| US national average | 1.10% | $281,900 | $3,101 |
*State average annual tax computed at White County's median home value of $163,000. Source: US Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does White County's property tax rate compare to the rest of Indiana?
At 0.53%, White County is lower than the Indiana state average of 0.67%. On a home at the county median of $163,000, that means about $864 per year — versus $1,092 at the state average rate, a difference of $228 per year. Compared to the national average of 1.10%, White County is below average.
What's a typical annual property tax bill in White County?
For a home at the county median value of $163,000, the annual property tax in White County is approximately $864 — or about $72 per month. For a home worth $244,500, expect around $1,296 per year. For a $326,000 home, approximately $1,728 per year. Use the calculator above to estimate taxes for any assessed value.
Where do I appeal a White County property tax assessment?
Property assessment appeals in White County are handled by the White 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 White 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 0.53% shown here. Contact the White 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