Gallatin County, Illinois Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Illinois. Population: 1,685.
The median annual property tax in Gallatin County is $1,276, which is 54% lower than the Illinois state average and 34% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.51% on a median home value of $84,700. Property taxes represent 2.3% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,276
-54% vs State
-34% vs US
Median Home Value
$84,700
-42% vs State
-60% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.51%
-17% vs State
+59% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,429
$119/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,044
$87/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 | $1,276 +13.6% | 1.51% |
| 2022 | $1,123 -0.8% | 1.39% |
| 2021 | $1,132 +0.8% | 1.48% |
| 2020 | $1,123 +23.3% | 1.47% |
| 2019 | $911 | 1.23% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.3%
of median household income
Median Income
$54,626
per year
Monthly Tax
$106
per month
Other Counties in Illinois
Greene County
Tax: $1,564/yr Rate: 1.66%
Clay County
Tax: $1,523/yr Rate: 1.62%
Livingston County
Tax: $2,867/yr Rate: 2.18%
Kankakee County
Tax: $4,125/yr Rate: 2.22%
Shelby County
Tax: $1,955/yr Rate: 1.50%
Clinton County
Tax: $3,356/yr Rate: 1.86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Gallatin County, Illinois? ▼
The median annual property tax in Gallatin County is $1,276 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.51% on a median home value of $84,700.
How does Gallatin County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Gallatin County are 34% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.51% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Gallatin County? ▼
In Gallatin County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,429 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,044. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Gallatin County? ▼
Property taxes in Gallatin County represent approximately 2.3% of the median household income of $54,626. 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.