Cass County, Illinois Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Illinois. Population: 3,847.
The median annual property tax in Cass County is $2,007, which is 28% lower than the Illinois state average and 4% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 2.10% on a median home value of $95,500. Property taxes represent 3.1% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$2,007
-28% vs State
+4% vs US
Median Home Value
$95,500
-35% vs State
-55% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
2.10%
+15% vs State
+121% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,036
$170/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,967
$164/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 | $2,007 +7.8% | 2.10% |
| 2022 | $1,861 +4.8% | 2.02% |
| 2021 | $1,776 +6.2% | 2.13% |
| 2020 | $1,673 +4.8% | 2.05% |
| 2019 | $1,596 | 1.98% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
3.1%
of median household income
Median Income
$64,907
per year
Monthly Tax
$167
per month
Other Counties in Illinois
DeKalb County
Tax: $5,889/yr Rate: 2.54%
Saline County
Tax: $1,445/yr Rate: 1.56%
Will County
Tax: $6,993/yr Rate: 2.35%
Peoria County
Tax: $3,416/yr Rate: 2.24%
Macon County
Tax: $2,560/yr Rate: 2.10%
Marshall County
Tax: $2,743/yr Rate: 1.99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Cass County, Illinois? ▼
The median annual property tax in Cass County is $2,007 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 2.10% on a median home value of $95,500.
How does Cass County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Cass County are 4% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 2.10% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Cass County? ▼
In Cass County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,036 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,967. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Cass County? ▼
Property taxes in Cass County represent approximately 3.1% of the median household income of $64,907. 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.