How much are property taxes in Fugit Township, IN?
Homeowners in Fugit Township, IN pay a median of $1,198 (±$156) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $1,209.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $1,164.
That is about 0.5% of the median home value of $221,300.
In Fugit Township, the median real estate tax went from $1,110 in 2015–2019 to $1,198 in 2020–2024 (+7.9%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $1,198 (±$156)
- With a mortgage
- $1,209
- Without a mortgage
- $1,164
- Share of median value
- 0.5%
Real estate taxes in Fugit Township against Decatur County, its state and the nation
| Fugit Township | Decatur County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,198 (±$156) | $1,230 (±$81) | $1,614 (±$9) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $1,209 (±$168) | $1,244 (±$80) | $1,698 (±$11) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $1,164 (±$616) | $1,196 (±$180) | $1,451 (±$14) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $221,300 (±$20,867) | $199,100 (±$14,075) | $218,200 (±$739) | $332,700 |
In Fugit Township, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Decatur County ($1,230).
It is also lower than in Indiana ($1,614).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Decatur County, Fugit Township ranks 7 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 698 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 Fugit Township
The median tax ($1,198) is 0.5% of the median home value ($221,300).
Across Decatur County the same ratio is 0.6%.
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 Fugit Township have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,110 (±$443) | $1,198 (±$156) | +7.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $149,800 (±$87,475) | $221,300 (±$20,867) | +47.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,280 (±$345) | $1,278 (±$486) | −0.2% | 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 Fugit Township
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fugit Township | — | $1,198 (±$156) | — |
| Richland Township (Rush County) | 6.1 mi | $3,441 (±$3,115) | Not measurably different |
| Clinton Township (Decatur County) | 6.1 mi | $1,479 (±$366) | Not measurably different |
| New Point | 6.6 mi | $863 (±$254) | Lower |
| Saltcreek Township | 6.7 mi | $1,295 (±$159) | Not measurably different |
| Posey Township (Franklin County) | 6.9 mi | $914 (±$151) | Lower |
| Salt Creek Township (Franklin County) | 7.0 mi | $1,597 (±$771) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Decatur County) | 7.9 mi | $1,356 (±$104) | Not measurably different |
| Ray Township (Franklin County) | 8.4 mi | $1,887 (±$211) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: New Point, IN ($863), Posey Township (Franklin County), IN ($914).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Ray Township (Franklin County), IN ($1,887).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Decatur County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clinton Township (Decatur County) | $1,479 (±$366) |
| 2 | Washington Township (Decatur County) | $1,356 (±$104) |
| 3 | Millhousen | $1,307 (±$833) |
| 4 | Saltcreek Township | $1,295 (±$159) |
| 5 | Clay Township (Decatur County) | $1,279 (±$522) |
| 6 | Greensburg | $1,270 (±$100) |
| 7 | Fugit Township | $1,198 (±$156) |
| 8 | Marion Township (Decatur County) | $1,153 (±$376) |
| 9 | Jackson Township (Decatur County) | $1,068 (±$404) |
| 10 | Sandcreek Township | $918 (±$116) |
| 11 | New Point | $863 (±$254) |
| 12 | Westport | $752 (±$88) |
| 13 | St. Paul | $658 (±$161) |
Showing 13 of 14 places in Decatur 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 Fugit Township
How much are property taxes in Fugit Township?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Fugit Township, IN is $1,198 (±$156) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Fugit Township?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 0.5% of the median home value in Fugit Township, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Fugit Township gone up?
In Fugit Township, the median real estate tax went from $1,110 in 2015–2019 to $1,198 in 2020–2024 (+7.9%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Are property taxes in Fugit Township higher than in Decatur County?
In Fugit Township, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Decatur County ($1,230).
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 — Fugit township, Decatur County, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fugit township, Decatur County, Indiana
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Fugit township, Decatur County, Indiana
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Fugit township, Decatur County, Indiana
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Fugit township, Decatur County, 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 Fugit township, Decatur County, Indiana (county subdivision:26098, in state:18 county:031).
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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Figures last updated on .
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