De Witt County, Illinois Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Illinois. Population: 5,104.
The median annual property tax in De Witt County is $2,297, which is 17% lower than the Illinois state average and 19% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.85% on a median home value of $124,200. Property taxes represent 3.5% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$2,297
-17% vs State
+19% vs US
Median Home Value
$124,200
-15% vs State
-41% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.85%
+1% vs State
+95% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,576
$215/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,925
$160/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 | $2,297 +3.6% | 1.85% |
| 2022 | $2,218 +3.5% | 1.83% |
| 2021 | $2,143 +8.6% | 1.95% |
| 2020 | $1,974 +5.3% | 1.91% |
| 2019 | $1,874 | 1.88% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
3.5%
of median household income
Median Income
$64,802
per year
Monthly Tax
$191
per month
Other Counties in Illinois
Jo Daviess County
Tax: $3,383/yr Rate: 1.74%
Pulaski County
Tax: $668/yr Rate: 0.82%
Stark County
Tax: $1,700/yr Rate: 1.64%
Ford County
Tax: $2,443/yr Rate: 2.07%
Tazewell County
Tax: $3,481/yr Rate: 2.12%
Livingston County
Tax: $2,867/yr Rate: 2.18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in De Witt County, Illinois? ▼
The median annual property tax in De Witt County is $2,297 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.85% on a median home value of $124,200.
How does De Witt County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in De Witt County are 19% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.85% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in De Witt County? ▼
In De Witt County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,576 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,925. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in De Witt County? ▼
Property taxes in De Witt County represent approximately 3.5% of the median household income of $64,802. 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.