How much are property taxes in Fort Branch, IN?
Homeowners in Fort Branch, IN pay a median of $1,342 (±$133) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $1,467.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $1,224.
That is about 0.7% of the median home value of $195,900.
In Fort Branch, the median real estate tax went from $896 in 2015–2019 to $1,342 in 2020–2024 (+49.8%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $1,342 (±$133)
- With a mortgage
- $1,467
- Without a mortgage
- $1,224
- Share of median value
- 0.7%
Real estate taxes in Fort Branch against Gibson County, its state and the nation
| Fort Branch | Gibson County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,342 (±$133) | $1,301 (±$60) | $1,614 (±$9) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $1,467 (±$209) | $1,379 (±$79) | $1,698 (±$11) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $1,224 (±$151) | $1,193 (±$94) | $1,451 (±$14) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $195,900 (±$21,042) | $180,000 (±$9,325) | $218,200 (±$739) | $332,700 |
In Fort Branch, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Gibson County ($1,301).
It is also lower than in Indiana ($1,614).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Gibson County, Fort Branch ranks 4 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 548 of 1,563.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in Fort Branch
The median tax ($1,342) is 0.7% of the median home value ($195,900).
Across Gibson County the same ratio is 0.7%.
Across Indiana it is 0.7%.
This is a ratio of two medians, a rough effective rate: not the tax rate or mill rate the town, county or school district sets, and not any one home’s bill.
Owners report what they paid and what they think their home is worth; the assessor’s office publishes the actual rates and assessments.
How property taxes in Fort Branch have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $896 (±$51) | $1,342 (±$133) | +49.8% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $113,800 (±$7,612) | $195,900 (±$21,042) | +72.1% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,036 (±$92) | $1,196 (±$159) | +15.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median real estate taxes in places near Fort Branch
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Branch | — | $1,342 (±$133) | — |
| Union Township (Gibson County) | 1.2 mi | $1,437 (±$160) | Not measurably different |
| Haubstadt | 2.9 mi | $1,786 (±$141) | Higher |
| Johnson Township (Gibson County) | 4.1 mi | $2,044 (±$174) | Higher |
| Owensville | 6.7 mi | $1,267 (±$212) | Not measurably different |
| Patoka Township (Gibson County) | 7.2 mi | $1,225 (±$73) | Not measurably different |
| Princeton | 7.5 mi | $1,075 (±$94) | Lower |
| Scott Township (Vanderburgh County) | 8.0 mi | $2,485 (±$128) | Higher |
| Cynthiana | 8.4 mi | $736 (±$130) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Princeton, IN ($1,075), Cynthiana, IN ($736).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Haubstadt, IN ($1,786), Johnson Township (Gibson County), IN ($2,044), Scott Township (Vanderburgh County), IN ($2,485).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Gibson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnson Township (Gibson County) | $2,044 (±$174) |
| 2 | Haubstadt | $1,786 (±$141) |
| 3 | Union Township (Gibson County) | $1,437 (±$160) |
| 4 | Fort Branch | $1,342 (±$133) |
| 5 | Barton Township | $1,338 (±$234) |
| 6 | Owensville | $1,267 (±$212) |
| 7 | Patoka Township (Gibson County) | $1,225 (±$73) |
| 8 | Montgomery Township (Gibson County) | $1,223 (±$165) |
| 9 | Washington Township (Gibson County) | $1,174 (±$590) |
| 10 | Princeton | $1,075 (±$94) |
Showing 10 of 18 places in Gibson County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Fort Branch
How much are property taxes in Fort Branch?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Fort Branch, IN is $1,342 (±$133) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Fort Branch?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 0.7% of the median home value in Fort Branch, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Fort Branch gone up?
In Fort Branch, the median real estate tax went from $896 in 2015–2019 to $1,342 in 2020–2024 (+49.8%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Are property taxes in Fort Branch higher than in Gibson County?
In Fort Branch, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Gibson County ($1,301).
It is also lower than in Indiana ($1,614).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Branch town, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Branch town, Indiana
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Branch town, Indiana
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Branch town, Indiana
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Branch town, Indiana
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Fort Branch town, Indiana (place:24250, in state:18).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M, B25088_002E, B25088_002M from the 2019 release.
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B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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