Stark County, Illinois Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Illinois. Population: 1,777.
The median annual property tax in Stark County is $1,700, which is 39% lower than the Illinois state average and 12% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.64% on a median home value of $103,500. Property taxes represent 2.7% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,700
-39% vs State
-12% vs US
Median Home Value
$103,500
-29% vs State
-51% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.64%
-10% vs State
+73% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,856
$155/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,466
$122/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 | $1,700 -3.1% | 1.64% |
| 2022 | $1,754 +4.0% | 1.83% |
| 2021 | $1,686 +2.2% | 1.94% |
| 2020 | $1,649 -0.7% | 1.88% |
| 2019 | $1,660 | 1.89% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.7%
of median household income
Median Income
$62,284
per year
Monthly Tax
$142
per month
Other Counties in Illinois
Ford County
Tax: $2,443/yr Rate: 2.07%
Menard County
Tax: $2,936/yr Rate: 1.64%
Grundy County
Tax: $5,260/yr Rate: 2.03%
McDonough County
Tax: $2,238/yr Rate: 2.16%
Clinton County
Tax: $3,356/yr Rate: 1.86%
Randolph County
Tax: $1,877/yr Rate: 1.40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Stark County, Illinois? ▼
The median annual property tax in Stark County is $1,700 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.64% on a median home value of $103,500.
How does Stark County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Stark County are 12% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.64% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Stark County? ▼
In Stark County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,856 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,466. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Stark County? ▼
Property taxes in Stark County represent approximately 2.7% of the median household income of $62,284. 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.