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Jefferson County, OH Property Tax Calculator
Jefferson County homeowners pay a median $1,257 a year in property tax, 0.98% of a median $127,800 home: below Ohio's 1.31% but above the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Jefferson County by home value, at 0.98%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $60,000 | $590 | $49 |
| $100,000 | $984 | $82 |
| $130,000 | $1,279 | $107 |
| $190,000 | $1,870 | $156 |
| $260,000 | $2,558 | $213 |
Jefferson County against Ohio and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 0.98% | $1,257 | $127,800 | $59,055 |
| Ohio | 1.31% | $2,822 | $214,800 | $71,389 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Jefferson County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Jefferson County?
The effective rate is 0.98%: a median $1,257 a year on a median $127,800 home. That's the 42nd highest of the 49 Ohio counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Jefferson County?
About $3,936 a year, $328 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Jefferson County compare with the rest of Ohio?
Its rate is below the state's 1.31%. Across Ohio, covered counties range from 0.84% to 2.00%.
How do I lower my Jefferson County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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