Parke County property tax
Homeowners in Parke County, Indiana typically pay about 0.49% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $735 on a median home value of $151,200.
Typical effective rate
0.49%
higher than 85% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$735
per year
Median home value
$151,200
In IN
#86
of 92 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.49% — 48% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 34% lower than the Indiana median of 0.74%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $768 for mortgaged homes, $674 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 86th highest effective rate of 92 ranked Indiana counties; nationally it sits around the 15th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Parke County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.49%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Parke County, IN?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Parke County is 0.49% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($735) divided by the median home value ($151,200) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Parke County?
The median owner-occupied home in Parke County is valued at $151,200, and the median real estate tax paid is $735 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $768, versus $674 for homes without one.
How does Parke County compare to the rest of Indiana?
Parke County's effective rate is 34% lower than the Indiana median, ranking 86th of 92 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Indiana counties
Counties ranked closest to Parke County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Indiana counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83 | Warren County | 0.50% | $914 |
| 84 | Jackson County | 0.49% | $881 |
| 85 | Morgan County | 0.49% | $1,174 |
| 87 | Putnam County | 0.48% | $1,042 |
| 88 | Jasper County | 0.46% | $1,029 |
| 89 | Pulaski County | 0.45% | $708 |
Official data & resources for Parke County
- Parke County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Parke County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Parke County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.