Christian County, Illinois Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Illinois. Population: 10,052.
The median annual property tax in Christian County is $1,896, which is 32% lower than the Illinois state average and 1% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.69% on a median home value of $112,100. Property taxes represent 3.2% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,896
-32% vs State
-1% vs US
Median Home Value
$112,100
-23% vs State
-47% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.69%
-8% vs State
+78% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,070
$173/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,588
$132/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 | $1,896 -0.1% | 1.69% |
| 2022 | $1,898 +6.3% | 1.74% |
| 2021 | $1,786 +4.6% | 1.86% |
| 2020 | $1,707 +1.3% | 1.83% |
| 2019 | $1,685 | 1.85% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
3.2%
of median household income
Median Income
$59,253
per year
Monthly Tax
$158
per month
Other Counties in Illinois
Stark County
Tax: $1,700/yr Rate: 1.64%
Clay County
Tax: $1,523/yr Rate: 1.62%
Pike County
Tax: $1,557/yr Rate: 1.56%
Montgomery County
Tax: $1,758/yr Rate: 1.72%
Massac County
Tax: $1,769/yr Rate: 1.50%
Calhoun County
Tax: $2,565/yr Rate: 1.47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Christian County, Illinois? ▼
The median annual property tax in Christian County is $1,896 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.69% on a median home value of $112,100.
How does Christian County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Christian County are 1% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.69% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Christian County? ▼
In Christian County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,070 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,588. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Christian County? ▼
Property taxes in Christian County represent approximately 3.2% of the median household income of $59,253. 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.