Schuyler County, Illinois Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Illinois. Population: 2,173.
The median annual property tax in Schuyler County is $1,940, which is 30% lower than the Illinois state average and 1% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.83% on a median home value of $106,200. Property taxes represent 2.9% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,940
-30% vs State
+1% vs US
Median Home Value
$106,200
-27% vs State
-50% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.83%
+0% vs State
+93% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,203
$184/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,694
$141/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 | $1,940 +7.5% | 1.83% |
| 2022 | $1,805 -1.7% | 1.80% |
| 2021 | $1,836 +4.7% | 1.81% |
| 2020 | $1,754 +4.9% | 1.81% |
| 2019 | $1,672 | 1.93% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.9%
of median household income
Median Income
$66,059
per year
Monthly Tax
$162
per month
Other Counties in Illinois
Logan County
Tax: $2,315/yr Rate: 1.84%
Lee County
Tax: $2,980/yr Rate: 1.92%
Hancock County
Tax: $2,020/yr Rate: 1.86%
Cumberland County
Tax: $2,068/yr Rate: 1.76%
Greene County
Tax: $1,564/yr Rate: 1.66%
Crawford County
Tax: $1,769/yr Rate: 1.56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Schuyler County, Illinois? ▼
The median annual property tax in Schuyler County is $1,940 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.83% on a median home value of $106,200.
How does Schuyler County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Schuyler County are 1% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.83% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Schuyler County? ▼
In Schuyler County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,203 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,694. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Schuyler County? ▼
Property taxes in Schuyler County represent approximately 2.9% of the median household income of $66,059. 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.