Perry County, Illinois Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Illinois. Population: 6,310.
The median annual property tax in Perry County is $1,744, which is 37% lower than the Illinois state average and 9% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.66% on a median home value of $105,200. Property taxes represent 2.9% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,744
-37% vs State
-9% vs US
Median Home Value
$105,200
-28% vs State
-50% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.66%
-9% vs State
+75% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,897
$158/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,611
$134/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 | $1,744 +0.6% | 1.66% |
| 2022 | $1,734 +20.4% | 1.70% |
| 2021 | $1,440 -1.8% | 1.68% |
| 2020 | $1,466 -2.9% | 1.71% |
| 2019 | $1,510 | 1.75% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.9%
of median household income
Median Income
$59,286
per year
Monthly Tax
$145
per month
Other Counties in Illinois
Cook County
Tax: $6,053/yr Rate: 1.98%
Boone County
Tax: $4,507/yr Rate: 2.27%
Bond County
Tax: $2,612/yr Rate: 1.96%
Moultrie County
Tax: $2,316/yr Rate: 1.91%
Kankakee County
Tax: $4,125/yr Rate: 2.22%
Will County
Tax: $6,993/yr Rate: 2.35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Perry County, Illinois? ▼
The median annual property tax in Perry County is $1,744 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.66% on a median home value of $105,200.
How does Perry County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Perry County are 9% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.66% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Perry County? ▼
In Perry County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,897 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,611. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Perry County? ▼
Property taxes in Perry County represent approximately 2.9% of the median household income of $59,286. 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.