Alexander County Property Taxes
Alexander County, Illinois
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
65.3% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$81/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.65%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$58,700
State avg ▼ $146,132
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,899
$158/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$497
$41/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#33
of 102 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Alexander County, Illinois
Alexander County has the lowest tax rate regionally
Alexander County's effective tax rate of 1.65% is well below the national median of 2.14%, though its median home value of $58,700 is among the lowest in the nation. The median tax bill of just $966 annually reflects both a low rate and a modest property base.
Among the lowest-taxed in Illinois
At 1.65% effective rate, Alexander County sits below the Illinois average of 1.83%, making it one of the more affordable counties in the state for property taxes. Its median tax of $966 is less than one-third the state median of $2,782, reflecting the county's smaller property values.
Alexander stands out as affordably taxed
Alexander County's 1.65% rate ties with some of the region's lowest, comparable to Brown County at 1.47% and well below Boone County's 2.27%. The county's small property market keeps overall tax burdens remarkably light.
Annual taxes on Alexander's typical home
The median Alexander County home valued at $58,700 generates roughly $966 in annual property taxes at the 1.65% effective rate. Without a mortgage, residents pay about $497; with a mortgage, the figure rises to $1,899 due to escrow calculations.
Even low-value homes deserve fair assessment reviews
Property overassessment can happen to any homeowner, regardless of home value—and an appeal could provide meaningful relief even in smaller markets. Alexander County residents have the right to challenge their assessment if they believe it's inaccurate.
How Alexander County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Alexander County
1.65%
Effective rate
Illinois Avg
1.90%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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Data updated: March 2026
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.