Market Ranking · 2026-07-08
Top Guardianship Counties in Indiana (2026)
996 verified guardianship filings across 46 counties in Indiana, ranked by filing volume. Sourced directly from public court dockets.
Guardianship filings — when a property owner becomes incapacitated and a guardian is appointed by the court to manage their affairs, including real estate. These situations often lead to property sales, especially when care costs exceed available resources.
- 996 total guardianship filings tracked across 46 counties
- Highest volume: Marion County (135), Allen County (122), Clark County (96)
- Average median property value: $236,252
County rankings by guardianship volume
| # | County | Filings | Med. Value | Absentee | Med. Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marion County | 135 | $189,000 | — | — |
| 2 | Allen County | 122 | $194,100 | — | — |
| 3 | Clark County | 96 | $226,400 | — | — |
| 4 | Lake County | 93 | $181,200 | — | — |
| 5 | Hendricks County | 46 | $187,900 | — | — |
| 6 | Elkhart County | 43 | $285,800 | — | — |
| 7 | Vanderburgh County | 39 | $230,450 | — | — |
| 8 | Delaware County | 38 | $114,850 | — | — |
| 9 | Johnson County | 37 | $134,500 | — | — |
| 10 | Tippecanoe County | 30 | — | — | — |
| 11 | Madison County | 27 | — | — | — |
| 12 | Porter County | 23 | $367,000 | — | — |
| 13 | Floyd County | 22 | $213,400 | — | — |
| 14 | Vigo County | 17 | — | — | — |
| 15 | Hamilton County | 16 | $442,800 | — | — |
| 16 | St. Joseph County | 13 | $130,700 | — | — |
| 17 | Dearborn County | 12 | — | — | — |
| 18 | Shelby County | 10 | $277,100 | — | — |
| 19 | Hancock County | 10 | — | — | — |
| 20 | Fayette County | 9 | — | — | — |
| 21 | Laporte County | 9 | — | — | — |
| 22 | Clinton County | 9 | — | — | — |
| 23 | Rush County | 9 | — | — | — |
| 24 | Decatur County | 8 | — | — | — |
| 25 | Howard County | 7 | — | — | — |
| 26 | Daviess County | 7 | $187,000 | — | — |
| 27 | Fountain County | 7 | $330,500 | — | — |
| 28 | Wayne County | 7 | — | — | — |
| 29 | Wabash County | 7 | — | — | — |
| 30 | Dekalb County | 6 | — | — | — |
Related reports
Guide: How to Find Guardianship Leads in Indiana
Other Indiana rankings: Foreclosure · Probate & Estate · Divorce & Equity Division
Frequently asked questions
How many guardianship filings are tracked in Indiana?+
Keystone Court Data tracks 996 verified guardianship filings across 46 Indiana counties. Data is sourced directly from public court dockets and updated as new filings appear.
Which Indiana county has the most guardianship filings?+
Marion County leads with 135 guardianship filings. The median property value in these filings is $189,000. All data comes from public court records.
What is the typical property value in Indiana guardianship filings?+
Across 17 counties with assessor data, the average median property value in Indiana guardianship filings is $236,252. Values vary by county — from $114,850 to $442,800.
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