How much are property taxes in Smithfield Township, OH?
Homeowners in Smithfield Township, OH pay a median of $781 (±$91) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $756.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $795.
That is about 0.8% of the median home value of $92,400.
In Smithfield Township, the median real estate tax went from $798 in 2015–2019 to $781 in 2020–2024 (−2.1%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it fell after inflation as well.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $781 (±$91)
- With a mortgage
- $756
- Without a mortgage
- $795
- Share of median value
- 0.8%
Real estate taxes in Smithfield Township against Jefferson County, its state and the nation
| Smithfield Township | Jefferson County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $781 (±$91) | $1,257 (±$41) | $2,822 (±$10) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $756 (±$190) | $1,394 (±$55) | $3,048 (±$18) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $795 (±$104) | $1,096 (±$68) | $2,487 (±$13) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $92,400 (±$17,072) | $127,800 (±$6,611) | $214,800 (±$742) | $332,700 |
In Smithfield Township, the median real estate tax is lower than in Jefferson County ($1,257).
It is also lower than in Ohio ($2,822).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Jefferson County, Smithfield Township ranks 28 of 32 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 2305 of 2,356.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in Smithfield Township
The median tax ($781) is 0.8% of the median home value ($92,400).
Across Jefferson County the same ratio is 1.0%.
Across Ohio it is 1.3%.
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 Smithfield Township have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $798 (±$86) | $781 (±$91) | −2.1% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $78,600 (±$8,192) | $92,400 (±$17,072) | +17.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,033 (±$89) | $1,092 (±$206) | +5.7% | 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 Smithfield Township
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smithfield Township | — | $781 (±$91) | — |
| Adena | 3.4 mi | $675 (±$157) | Not measurably different |
| Dillonvale | 4.0 mi | $820 (±$101) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Pleasant Township | 4.1 mi | $1,043 (±$324) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Pleasant | 4.9 mi | $924 (±$92) | Higher |
| Harrisville | 5.5 mi | $1,079 (±$440) | Not measurably different |
| Wayne Township (Jefferson County) | 5.7 mi | $2,053 (±$502) | Higher |
| Short Creek Township | 6.3 mi | $1,354 (±$170) | Higher |
| Warren Township (Jefferson County) | 6.4 mi | $978 (±$86) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Mount Pleasant, OH ($924), Wayne Township (Jefferson County), OH ($2,053), Short Creek Township, OH ($1,354).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Jefferson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Mount Pleasant | $924 (±$92) |
| 23 | New Alexandria | $863 (±$454) |
| 24 | Amsterdam | $858 (±$87) |
| 25 | Dillonvale | $820 (±$101) |
| 26 | Brilliant | $808 (±$567) |
| 27 | Bergholz | $800 (±$218) |
| 28 | Smithfield Township | $781 (±$91) |
| 29 | Irondale | $704 (±$80) |
| 30 | Adena | $675 (±$157) |
| 31 | Stratton | $625 (±$243) |
| 32 | Empire | $415 (±$245) |
Showing 11 of 32 places in Jefferson 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 Smithfield Township
How much are property taxes in Smithfield Township?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Smithfield Township, OH is $781 (±$91) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Smithfield Township?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 0.8% of the median home value in Smithfield Township, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Smithfield Township gone up?
In Smithfield Township, the median real estate tax went from $798 in 2015–2019 to $781 in 2020–2024 (−2.1%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it fell after inflation as well.
Are property taxes in Smithfield Township higher than in Jefferson County?
In Smithfield Township, the median real estate tax is lower than in Jefferson County ($1,257).
It is also lower than in Ohio ($2,822).
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 — Smithfield township, Jefferson County, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Smithfield township, Jefferson County, Ohio
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Smithfield township, Jefferson County, Ohio
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Smithfield township, Jefferson County, Ohio
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Smithfield township, Jefferson County, Ohio
- 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 Smithfield township, Jefferson County, Ohio (county subdivision:72767, in state:39 county:081).
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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