Pike County, IN Property Taxes (2026)

Pike County owners pay a median of $1,044 a year on a median home value of $128,400, an effective rate of 0.81%. That's the 14th-highest rate of 92 Indiana counties with Census data, above the Indiana county median of 0.68%.

Updated October 2026 · Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023)

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Effective tax rate

0.81%

14th highest of 92 in IN

Median annual bill

$1,044

~$87/month

Median home value

$128,400

Indiana county median

0.68%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Pike County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Pike County's 0.81% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$1,040
Savings at 10–15% off
$104–$156
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Pike County vs. Indiana vs. U.S. property tax rates

Pike County0.81%
Indiana county median0.68%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Pike County's effective property tax rate is 0.81%, vs. 0.68% for the median Indiana county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 14th of 92 in Indiana. Effective rate = median tax bill ÷ median home value, so it already reflects typical exemptions. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023))

How to appeal your property taxes in Pike County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

    Check the assessed value from the Pike County Assessor. Compare it to recent sales of similar homes nearby.

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Pike County deadline is June 15 or 45 days after notice. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment year.

  3. 3

    Gather evidence

    Recent comparable sales, photos of condition issues, repair estimates or an independent appraisal.

  4. 4

    Present your case

    Submit evidence or attend a hearing with the County Assessor.

  5. 5

    Get your decision

    If you win, your assessed value and bill go down. On a $1,044 bill, 10–15% off is $104–$157 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Indiana

Indiana homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Pike County Assessor for amounts.

Homestead exemption

For your primary residence. Reduces the value used to calculate your bill.

Senior / over-65

Many states add an exemption or freeze for owners 65 and older.

Disability

For homeowners with qualifying disabilities, often similar to the over-65 benefit.

Veterans

Disabled veterans may get partial or full exemptions depending on rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Pike County, Indiana?
The median effective property tax rate in Pike County is 0.81%: a median annual bill of $1,044 on a median home value of $128,400. That's the 14th-highest rate of 92 Indiana counties with Census data. Your own rate depends on which city, school district and special districts you're in. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023).
How much are property taxes in Pike County?
The median Pike County property tax bill is $1,044 a year, about $87 a month, compared with a Indiana county median of $1,106.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Pike County?
The deadline to appeal in Pike County is June 15 or 45 days after notice. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Pike County a high property tax area?
Pike County's 0.81% effective rate is above the Indiana county median of 0.68% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 14th-highest rate of 92 Indiana counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Pike County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Dubois County

Rate: 0.65%

Median bill: $1,382

Gibson County

Rate: 0.73%

Median bill: $1,244

Warrick County

Rate: 0.65%

Median bill: $1,497

Daviess County

Rate: 0.68%

Median bill: $1,276

Knox County

Rate: 0.72%

Median bill: $895

Spencer County

Rate: 0.63%

Median bill: $1,138

Martin County

Rate: 0.53%

Median bill: $798

Vanderburgh County

Rate: 0.82%

Median bill: $1,420

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