Coles County, Illinois Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Illinois. Population: 12,279.
The median annual property tax in Coles County is $2,494, which is 10% lower than the Illinois state average and 30% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 2.05% on a median home value of $121,900. Property taxes represent 4.5% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$2,494
-10% vs State
+30% vs US
Median Home Value
$121,900
-17% vs State
-42% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
2.05%
+12% vs State
+116% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,759
$230/mo
Without Mortgage
$2,186
$182/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 | $2,494 +5.9% | 2.05% |
| 2022 | $2,356 +9.7% | 2.07% |
| 2021 | $2,147 -1.1% | 2.08% |
| 2020 | $2,170 +4.2% | 2.06% |
| 2019 | $2,082 | 2.07% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
4.5%
of median household income
Median Income
$56,040
per year
Monthly Tax
$208
per month
Other Counties in Illinois
Shelby County
Tax: $1,955/yr Rate: 1.50%
DeKalb County
Tax: $5,889/yr Rate: 2.54%
Gallatin County
Tax: $1,276/yr Rate: 1.51%
Kankakee County
Tax: $4,125/yr Rate: 2.22%
Clinton County
Tax: $3,356/yr Rate: 1.86%
Johnson County
Tax: $1,952/yr Rate: 1.32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Coles County, Illinois? ▼
The median annual property tax in Coles County is $2,494 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 2.05% on a median home value of $121,900.
How does Coles County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Coles County are 30% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 2.05% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Coles County? ▼
In Coles County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,759 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $2,186. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Coles County? ▼
Property taxes in Coles County represent approximately 4.5% of the median household income of $56,040. 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.