Greene County, Illinois Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Illinois. Population: 3,468.
The median annual property tax in Greene County is $1,564, which is 44% lower than the Illinois state average and 19% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.66% on a median home value of $94,400. Property taxes represent 2.6% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,564
-44% vs State
-19% vs US
Median Home Value
$94,400
-35% vs State
-55% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.66%
-9% vs State
+75% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,820
$152/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,333
$111/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 | $1,564 +6.8% | 1.66% |
| 2022 | $1,465 +1.2% | 1.59% |
| 2021 | $1,448 +1.3% | 1.72% |
| 2020 | $1,429 +7.2% | 1.71% |
| 2019 | $1,333 | 1.65% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.6%
of median household income
Median Income
$60,976
per year
Monthly Tax
$130
per month
Other Counties in Illinois
Vermilion County
Tax: $1,666/yr Rate: 1.79%
Lawrence County
Tax: $1,156/yr Rate: 1.21%
Wayne County
Tax: $1,670/yr Rate: 1.53%
Hardin County
Tax: $1,078/yr Rate: 1.18%
Schuyler County
Tax: $1,940/yr Rate: 1.83%
McDonough County
Tax: $2,238/yr Rate: 2.16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Greene County, Illinois? ▼
The median annual property tax in Greene County is $1,564 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.66% on a median home value of $94,400.
How does Greene County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Greene County are 19% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.66% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Greene County? ▼
In Greene County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,820 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,333. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Greene County? ▼
Property taxes in Greene County represent approximately 2.6% of the median household income of $60,976. 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.