How much are property taxes in Shelby Township (Ripley County), IN?
Homeowners in Shelby Township (Ripley County), IN pay a median of $1,011 (±$277) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $1,352.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $825.
That is about 0.7% of the median home value of $155,100.
In Shelby Township (Ripley County), the median real estate tax went from $622 in 2015–2019 to $1,011 in 2020–2024 (+62.5%).
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
- $1,011 (±$277)
- With a mortgage
- $1,352
- Without a mortgage
- $825
- Share of median value
- 0.7%
Real estate taxes in Shelby Township (Ripley County) against Ripley County, its state and the nation
| Shelby Township (Ripley County) | Ripley County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,011 (±$277) | $1,250 (±$58) | $1,614 (±$9) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $1,352 (±$804) | $1,234 (±$61) | $1,698 (±$11) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $825 (±$252) | $1,284 (±$102) | $1,451 (±$14) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $155,100 (±$92,961) | $222,500 (±$9,783) | $218,200 (±$739) | $332,700 |
In Shelby Township (Ripley County), the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Ripley County ($1,250).
It is also lower than in Indiana ($1,614).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Ripley County, Shelby Township (Ripley County) ranks 13 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 917 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 Shelby Township (Ripley County)
The median tax ($1,011) is 0.7% of the median home value ($155,100).
Across Ripley 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 Shelby Township (Ripley County) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $622 (±$164) | $1,011 (±$277) | +62.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $123,500 (±$35,834) | $155,100 (±$92,961) | +25.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,010 (±$138) | $1,568 (±$432) | +55.2% | 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 Shelby Township (Ripley County)
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby Township (Ripley County) | — | $1,011 (±$277) | — |
| Bigger Township | 5.8 mi | $656 (±$337) | Not measurably different |
| Holton | 7.1 mi | $521 (±$246) | Lower |
| Campbell Township (Jennings County) | 7.8 mi | $1,046 (±$545) | Not measurably different |
| Otter Creek Township (Ripley County) | 8.3 mi | $1,183 (±$95) | Not measurably different |
| Monroe Township (Jefferson County) | 8.3 mi | $1,542 (±$872) | Not measurably different |
| Brown Township (Ripley County) | 8.4 mi | $1,382 (±$224) | Higher |
| Shelby Township (Jefferson County) | 8.7 mi | $1,116 (±$357) | Not measurably different |
| Versailles | 9.0 mi | $1,070 (±$216) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Holton, IN ($521).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Brown Township (Ripley County), IN ($1,382).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Ripley County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Delaware Township (Ripley County) | $1,220 (±$127) |
| 8 | Otter Creek Township (Ripley County) | $1,183 (±$95) |
| 9 | Washington Township (Ripley County) | $1,170 (±$121) |
| 10 | Jackson Township (Ripley County) | $1,119 (±$244) |
| 11 | Versailles | $1,070 (±$216) |
| 12 | Johnson Township (Ripley County) | $1,044 (±$146) |
| 13 | Shelby Township (Ripley County) | $1,011 (±$277) |
| 14 | Center Township (Ripley County) | $1,005 (±$301) |
| 15 | Milan | $835 (±$254) |
| 16 | Osgood | $600 (±$130) |
| 17 | Napoleon | $544 (±$526) |
| 18 | Holton | $521 (±$246) |
Showing 12 of 18 places in Ripley 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 Shelby Township (Ripley County)
How much are property taxes in Shelby Township (Ripley County)?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Shelby Township (Ripley County), IN is $1,011 (±$277) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Shelby Township (Ripley County)?
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 Shelby Township (Ripley County), and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Shelby Township (Ripley County) gone up?
In Shelby Township (Ripley County), the median real estate tax went from $622 in 2015–2019 to $1,011 in 2020–2024 (+62.5%).
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 Shelby Township (Ripley County) higher than in Ripley County?
In Shelby Township (Ripley County), the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Ripley County ($1,250).
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 — Shelby township, Ripley County, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shelby township, Ripley County, Indiana
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Shelby township, Ripley County, Indiana
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Shelby township, Ripley County, Indiana
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Shelby township, Ripley 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 Shelby township, Ripley County, Indiana (county subdivision:69264, in state:18 county:137).
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.
The API needs a free key.
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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