Market Ranking · 2026-07-16
Top Guardianship Counties in Indiana (2026)
15,372 verified guardianship filings across 56 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.
- 15,372 total guardianship filings tracked across 56 counties
- Highest volume: Marion County (4,953), Vanderburgh County (1,337), Porter County (1,031)
- Average median property value: $231,522
County rankings by guardianship volume
| # | County | Filings | Med. Value | Absentee | Med. Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marion County | 4,953 | $189,000 | — | — |
| 2 | Vanderburgh County | 1,337 | $230,450 | — | — |
| 3 | Porter County | 1,031 | $367,000 | — | — |
| 4 | Vigo County | 990 | — | — | — |
| 5 | Tippecanoe County | 875 | $224,600 | — | — |
| 6 | Monroe County | 761 | $323,600 | — | — |
| 7 | Wayne County | 630 | — | — | — |
| 8 | St. Joseph County | 476 | $130,700 | — | — |
| 9 | Warrick County | 377 | — | — | — |
| 10 | Shelby County | 334 | $277,100 | — | — |
| 11 | Wabash County | 240 | — | — | — |
| 12 | Noble County | 233 | — | — | — |
| 13 | Miami County | 227 | — | — | — |
| 14 | Montgomery County | 226 | — | — | — |
| 15 | Marshall County | 223 | — | — | — |
| 16 | White County | 201 | — | — | — |
| 17 | Randolph County | 192 | — | — | — |
| 18 | Steuben County | 192 | — | — | — |
| 19 | Whitley County | 176 | — | — | — |
| 20 | Orange County | 172 | — | — | — |
| 21 | Sullivan County | 164 | — | — | — |
| 22 | Posey County | 138 | — | — | — |
| 23 | Allen County | 122 | $194,100 | — | — |
| 24 | Wells County | 118 | — | — | — |
| 25 | Newton County | 110 | — | — | — |
| 26 | Rush County | 107 | — | — | — |
| 27 | Clark County | 97 | $227,800 | — | — |
| 28 | Lake County | 94 | $181,200 | — | — |
| 29 | Parke County | 92 | — | — | — |
| 30 | Tipton County | 90 | — | — | — |
Related reports
Guide: How to Find Guardianship Leads in Indiana
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Full state analysis: Indiana Court Filings Intelligence
Legal process: How Foreclosure Works in Indiana — step-by-step timeline & investor details
Sourcing guide: How to Find Pre-Foreclosure Leads in Indiana
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Frequently asked questions
How many guardianship filings are tracked in Indiana?+
Keystone Court Data tracks 15,372 verified guardianship filings across 56 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 4,953 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 18 counties with assessor data, the average median property value in Indiana guardianship filings is $231,522. Values vary by county — from $114,850 to $442,800.
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