Hardin County property tax
Homeowners in Hardin County, Ohio typically pay about 1.05% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $1,590 on a median home value of $151,200.
Typical effective rate
1.05%
higher than 32% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$1,590
per year
Median home value
$151,200
In OH
#44
of 88 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 1.05% — 12% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 20% lower than the Ohio median of 1.31%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $1,834 for mortgaged homes, $1,332 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 44th highest effective rate of 88 ranked Ohio counties; nationally it sits around the 68th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Hardin County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (1.05%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Hardin County, OH?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Hardin County is 1.05% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($1,590) 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 Hardin County?
The median owner-occupied home in Hardin County is valued at $151,200, and the median real estate tax paid is $1,590 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $1,834, versus $1,332 for homes without one.
How does Hardin County compare to the rest of Ohio?
Hardin County's effective rate is 20% lower than the Ohio median, ranking 44th of 88 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Ohio counties
Counties ranked closest to Hardin County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Ohio counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Scioto County | 1.06% | $1,459 |
| 42 | Huron County | 1.05% | $1,751 |
| 43 | Harrison County | 1.05% | $1,279 |
| 45 | Williams County | 1.05% | $1,577 |
| 46 | Preble County | 1.04% | $1,883 |
| 47 | Meigs County | 1.04% | $1,238 |
Official data & resources for Hardin County
- Hardin County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Hardin County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Hardin 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.