Massac County, Illinois Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Illinois. Population: 4,332.
The median annual property tax in Massac County is $1,769, which is 36% lower than the Illinois state average and 8% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.50% on a median home value of $118,000. Property taxes represent 2.8% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,769
-36% vs State
-8% vs US
Median Home Value
$118,000
-19% vs State
-44% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.50%
-18% vs State
+58% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,104
$175/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,473
$123/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 | $1,769 +2.5% | 1.50% |
| 2022 | $1,726 +14.5% | 1.50% |
| 2021 | $1,507 +6.0% | 1.60% |
| 2020 | $1,422 +4.6% | 1.61% |
| 2019 | $1,360 | 1.63% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.8%
of median household income
Median Income
$62,584
per year
Monthly Tax
$147
per month
Other Counties in Illinois
Cass County
Tax: $2,007/yr Rate: 2.10%
Effingham County
Tax: $2,713/yr Rate: 1.51%
Logan County
Tax: $2,315/yr Rate: 1.84%
Winnebago County
Tax: $3,850/yr Rate: 2.48%
Stark County
Tax: $1,700/yr Rate: 1.64%
Williamson County
Tax: $2,490/yr Rate: 1.71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Massac County, Illinois? ▼
The median annual property tax in Massac County is $1,769 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.50% on a median home value of $118,000.
How does Massac County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Massac County are 8% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.50% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Massac County? ▼
In Massac County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,104 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,473. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Massac County? ▼
Property taxes in Massac County represent approximately 2.8% of the median household income of $62,584. 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.