Piatt County, Illinois Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Illinois. Population: 5,851.
The median annual property tax in Piatt County is $3,040, which is 9% higher than the Illinois state average and 58% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.76% on a median home value of $173,200. Property taxes represent 3.5% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$3,040
+9% vs State
+58% vs US
Median Home Value
$173,200
+19% vs State
-18% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.76%
-4% vs State
+85% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$3,386
$282/mo
Without Mortgage
$2,419
$202/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 | $3,040 +0.5% | 1.76% |
| 2022 | $3,025 +13.0% | 1.80% |
| 2021 | $2,677 +6.1% | 1.76% |
| 2020 | $2,522 +1.0% | 1.76% |
| 2019 | $2,497 | 1.80% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
3.5%
of median household income
Median Income
$87,516
per year
Monthly Tax
$253
per month
Other Counties in Illinois
McDonough County
Tax: $2,238/yr Rate: 2.16%
Henderson County
Tax: $1,703/yr Rate: 1.68%
Lee County
Tax: $2,980/yr Rate: 1.92%
Peoria County
Tax: $3,416/yr Rate: 2.24%
Grundy County
Tax: $5,260/yr Rate: 2.03%
Will County
Tax: $6,993/yr Rate: 2.35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Piatt County, Illinois? ▼
The median annual property tax in Piatt County is $3,040 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.76% on a median home value of $173,200.
How does Piatt County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Piatt County are 58% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.76% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Piatt County? ▼
In Piatt County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $3,386 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $2,419. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Piatt County? ▼
Property taxes in Piatt County represent approximately 3.5% of the median household income of $87,516. 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.