Whiteside County, Illinois Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Illinois. Population: 17,519.
The median annual property tax in Whiteside County is $2,676, which is 4% lower than the Illinois state average and 39% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 2.13% on a median home value of $125,800. Property taxes represent 4.1% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$2,676
-4% vs State
+39% vs US
Median Home Value
$125,800
-14% vs State
-41% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
2.13%
+16% vs State
+124% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,841
$237/mo
Without Mortgage
$2,425
$202/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 | $2,676 +2.5% | 2.13% |
| 2022 | $2,612 +6.7% | 2.14% |
| 2021 | $2,449 +1.5% | 2.23% |
| 2020 | $2,413 -0.9% | 2.24% |
| 2019 | $2,434 | 2.28% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
4.1%
of median household income
Median Income
$64,536
per year
Monthly Tax
$223
per month
Other Counties in Illinois
Massac County
Tax: $1,769/yr Rate: 1.50%
Stephenson County
Tax: $3,140/yr Rate: 2.46%
Pike County
Tax: $1,557/yr Rate: 1.56%
McHenry County
Tax: $7,153/yr Rate: 2.49%
Clay County
Tax: $1,523/yr Rate: 1.62%
LaSalle County
Tax: $3,336/yr Rate: 2.15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Whiteside County, Illinois? ▼
The median annual property tax in Whiteside County is $2,676 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 2.13% on a median home value of $125,800.
How does Whiteside County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Whiteside County are 39% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 2.13% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Whiteside County? ▼
In Whiteside County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,841 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $2,425. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Whiteside County? ▼
Property taxes in Whiteside County represent approximately 4.1% of the median household income of $64,536. 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.