Clarion County, PA Property Taxes (2026)

Clarion County owners pay a median of $1,477 a year on a median home value of $152,100, an effective rate of 0.97%. That's the 64th-highest rate of 67 Pennsylvania counties with Census data, below the Pennsylvania county median of 1.29%.

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

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Effective tax rate

0.97%

64th highest of 67 in PA

Median annual bill

$1,477

~$123/month

Median home value

$152,100

Pennsylvania county median

1.29%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Clarion County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Clarion County's 0.97% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$1,475
Savings at 10–15% off
$148–$221
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Clarion County vs. Pennsylvania vs. U.S. property tax rates

Clarion County0.97%
Pennsylvania county median1.29%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Clarion County's effective property tax rate is 0.97%, vs. 1.29% for the median Pennsylvania county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 64th of 67 in Pennsylvania. 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 Clarion County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

    Check the assessed value from the Clarion County Board of Assessment Appeals. Compare it to recent sales of similar homes nearby.

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Clarion County deadline is Varies by county. 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 Board of Assessment Appeals.

  5. 5

    Get your decision

    If you win, your assessed value and bill go down. On a $1,477 bill, 10–15% off is $148–$222 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Clarion County Board of Assessment Appeals 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 Clarion County, Pennsylvania?
The median effective property tax rate in Clarion County is 0.97%: a median annual bill of $1,477 on a median home value of $152,100. That's the 64th-highest rate of 67 Pennsylvania 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 Clarion County?
The median Clarion County property tax bill is $1,477 a year, about $123 a month, compared with a Pennsylvania county median of $2,373.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Clarion County?
The deadline to appeal in Clarion County is Varies by county. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Clarion County a high property tax area?
Clarion County's 0.97% effective rate is below the Pennsylvania county median of 1.29% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 64th-highest rate of 67 Pennsylvania counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Clarion County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Jefferson County

Rate: 1.11%

Median bill: $1,411

Venango County

Rate: 1.32%

Median bill: $1,509

Forest County

Rate: 1.04%

Median bill: $1,162

Armstrong County

Rate: 1.49%

Median bill: $2,175

Butler County

Rate: 1.07%

Median bill: $2,950

Indiana County

Rate: 1.56%

Median bill: $2,271

Elk County

Rate: 1.31%

Median bill: $1,686

Mercer County

Rate: 1.26%

Median bill: $1,943

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