Illinois Property Tax Data
ACS 2023 property tax data for 102 counties in IL.
The average median property tax in Illinois is $2,782/year, which is 45% above the national average of $1,923. The average effective tax rate is 1.83% on a median home value of $146,132. Taxes range from $668 in Pulaski County to $8,743 in Lake County.
State Average vs National Average
Median Annual Tax
$2,782
+45% vs US avg
Median Home Value
$146,132
-31% vs US avg
Effective Tax Rate
1.83%
+93% vs US avg
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Highest Property Taxes in Illinois
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All Counties in Illinois (102)
| County | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Adams County | $2,461 | 1.58% |
| Alexander County | $966 | 1.65% |
| Bond County | $2,612 | 1.96% |
| Boone County | $4,507 | 2.27% |
| Brown County | $2,090 | 1.47% |
| Bureau County | $2,522 | 2.07% |
| Calhoun County | $2,565 | 1.47% |
| Carroll County | $2,308 | 2.03% |
| Cass County | $2,007 | 2.10% |
| Champaign County | $4,245 | 2.07% |
| Christian County | $1,896 | 1.69% |
| Clark County | $2,073 | 1.68% |
| Clay County | $1,523 | 1.62% |
| Clinton County | $3,356 | 1.86% |
| Coles County | $2,494 | 2.05% |
| Cook County | $6,053 | 1.98% |
| Crawford County | $1,769 | 1.56% |
| Cumberland County | $2,068 | 1.76% |
| De Witt County | $2,297 | 1.85% |
| DeKalb County | $5,889 | 2.54% |
| Douglas County | $2,586 | 1.81% |
| DuPage County | $7,833 | 2.09% |
| Edgar County | $1,478 | 1.54% |
| Edwards County | $1,429 | 1.47% |
| Effingham County | $2,713 | 1.51% |
| Fayette County | $1,740 | 1.52% |
| Ford County | $2,443 | 2.07% |
| Franklin County | $1,316 | 1.50% |
| Fulton County | $2,186 | 2.13% |
| Gallatin County | $1,276 | 1.51% |
| Greene County | $1,564 | 1.66% |
| Grundy County | $5,260 | 2.03% |
| Hamilton County | $1,470 | 1.35% |
| Hancock County | $2,020 | 1.86% |
| Hardin County | $1,078 | 1.18% |
| Henderson County | $1,703 | 1.68% |
| Henry County | $2,877 | 1.98% |
| Iroquois County | $2,449 | 1.95% |
| Jackson County | $2,385 | 1.91% |
| Jasper County | $2,341 | 1.90% |
| Jefferson County | $2,026 | 1.71% |
| Jersey County | $2,957 | 1.75% |
| Jo Daviess County | $3,383 | 1.74% |
| Johnson County | $1,952 | 1.32% |
| Kane County | $7,230 | 2.39% |
| Kankakee County | $4,125 | 2.22% |
| Kendall County | $7,556 | 2.53% |
| Knox County | $2,044 | 1.95% |
| LaSalle County | $3,336 | 2.15% |
| Lake County | $8,743 | 2.68% |
| Lawrence County | $1,156 | 1.21% |
| Lee County | $2,980 | 1.92% |
| Livingston County | $2,867 | 2.18% |
| Logan County | $2,315 | 1.84% |
| Macon County | $2,560 | 2.10% |
| Macoupin County | $1,990 | 1.58% |
| Madison County | $3,232 | 1.92% |
| Marion County | $1,709 | 1.71% |
| Marshall County | $2,743 | 1.99% |
| Mason County | $2,277 | 2.15% |
| Massac County | $1,769 | 1.50% |
| McDonough County | $2,238 | 2.16% |
| McHenry County | $7,153 | 2.49% |
| McLean County | $4,503 | 2.27% |
| Menard County | $2,936 | 1.64% |
| Mercer County | $2,710 | 1.95% |
| Monroe County | $4,523 | 1.70% |
| Montgomery County | $1,758 | 1.72% |
| Morgan County | $2,420 | 1.88% |
| Moultrie County | $2,316 | 1.91% |
| Ogle County | $3,737 | 2.03% |
| Peoria County | $3,416 | 2.24% |
| Perry County | $1,744 | 1.66% |
| Piatt County | $3,040 | 1.76% |
| Pike County | $1,557 | 1.56% |
| Pope County | $1,687 | 1.02% |
| Pulaski County | $668 | 0.82% |
| Putnam County | $2,668 | 1.59% |
| Randolph County | $1,877 | 1.40% |
| Richland County | $1,618 | 1.52% |
| Rock Island County | $3,372 | 2.33% |
| Saline County | $1,445 | 1.56% |
| Sangamon County | $3,369 | 1.98% |
| Schuyler County | $1,940 | 1.83% |
| Scott County | $1,406 | 1.38% |
| Shelby County | $1,955 | 1.50% |
| St. Clair County | $3,533 | 2.09% |
| Stark County | $1,700 | 1.64% |
| Stephenson County | $3,140 | 2.46% |
| Tazewell County | $3,481 | 2.12% |
| Union County | $1,851 | 1.41% |
| Vermilion County | $1,666 | 1.79% |
| Wabash County | $1,528 | 1.47% |
| Warren County | $1,921 | 1.90% |
| Washington County | $2,766 | 1.85% |
| Wayne County | $1,670 | 1.53% |
| White County | $1,388 | 1.39% |
| Whiteside County | $2,676 | 2.13% |
| Will County | $6,993 | 2.35% |
| Williamson County | $2,490 | 1.71% |
| Winnebago County | $3,850 | 2.48% |
| Woodford County | $4,224 | 2.18% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Illinois? ▼
The average median property tax paid in Illinois is $2,782 per year, based on ACS 2023 data. The average effective tax rate is 1.83%.
How does Illinois compare to the national average? ▼
Illinois property taxes are 45% above the national average. Homeowners here pay a median of $2,782 per year compared to $1,923 nationally.
Which county in Illinois has the lowest property taxes? ▼
Pulaski County has the lowest median property tax in Illinois at $668 per year with an effective rate of 0.82%. The highest is Lake County at $8,743.
How are property taxes calculated? ▼
Property taxes are calculated by multiplying the assessed value of a property by the local tax rate (mill rate). Rates vary by county, city, and school district. The effective tax rate shown here is the median tax paid divided by the median home value, which provides a standardized comparison across counties.