Brown County, Illinois Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Illinois. Population: 1,488.
The median annual property tax in Brown County is $2,090, which is 25% lower than the Illinois state average and 9% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.47% on a median home value of $142,200. Property taxes represent 2.9% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$2,090
-25% vs State
+9% vs US
Median Home Value
$142,200
-3% vs State
-33% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.47%
-20% vs State
+55% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,060
$172/mo
Without Mortgage
$2,137
$178/mo
Homeowners with a mortgage typically own higher-valued properties, which can result in higher tax bills.
Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,090 +11.4% | 1.47% |
| 2022 | $1,876 +8.9% | 1.54% |
| 2021 | $1,722 +9.8% | 1.62% |
| 2020 | $1,568 +4.6% | 1.57% |
| 2019 | $1,499 | 1.56% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.9%
of median household income
Median Income
$72,288
per year
Monthly Tax
$174
per month
Other Counties in Illinois
Iroquois County
Tax: $2,449/yr Rate: 1.95%
Carroll County
Tax: $2,308/yr Rate: 2.03%
Massac County
Tax: $1,769/yr Rate: 1.50%
De Witt County
Tax: $2,297/yr Rate: 1.85%
Clark County
Tax: $2,073/yr Rate: 1.68%
Tazewell County
Tax: $3,481/yr Rate: 2.12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Brown County, Illinois? ▼
The median annual property tax in Brown County is $2,090 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.47% on a median home value of $142,200.
How does Brown County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Brown County are 9% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.47% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Brown County? ▼
In Brown County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,060 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $2,137. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Brown County? ▼
Property taxes in Brown County represent approximately 2.9% of the median household income of $72,288. The national benchmark is generally 2-4% of household income.
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Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Property tax data reflects median amounts paid by homeowners. Effective rates are calculated as median tax divided by median home value.