Cumberland County, Illinois Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Illinois. Population: 3,489.
The median annual property tax in Cumberland County is $2,068, which is 26% lower than the Illinois state average and 8% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.76% on a median home value of $117,700. Property taxes represent 3.0% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$2,068
-26% vs State
+8% vs US
Median Home Value
$117,700
-19% vs State
-44% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.76%
-4% vs State
+85% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,025
$169/mo
Without Mortgage
$2,103
$175/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 | $2,068 -4.4% | 1.76% |
| 2022 | $2,163 +11.1% | 1.86% |
| 2021 | $1,947 +2.3% | 1.80% |
| 2020 | $1,903 +3.5% | 1.79% |
| 2019 | $1,839 | 1.74% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
3.0%
of median household income
Median Income
$69,826
per year
Monthly Tax
$172
per month
Other Counties in Illinois
Jersey County
Tax: $2,957/yr Rate: 1.75%
Morgan County
Tax: $2,420/yr Rate: 1.88%
Madison County
Tax: $3,232/yr Rate: 1.92%
Macoupin County
Tax: $1,990/yr Rate: 1.58%
Kankakee County
Tax: $4,125/yr Rate: 2.22%
De Witt County
Tax: $2,297/yr Rate: 1.85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Cumberland County, Illinois? ▼
The median annual property tax in Cumberland County is $2,068 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.76% on a median home value of $117,700.
How does Cumberland County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Cumberland County are 8% 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 Cumberland County? ▼
In Cumberland County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,025 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $2,103. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Cumberland County? ▼
Property taxes in Cumberland County represent approximately 3.0% of the median household income of $69,826. The national benchmark is generally 2-4% of household income.
Explore More Data
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.