Bond County Property Taxes
Bond County, Illinois
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
6.1% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$218/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.96%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$133,100
State avg ▼ $146,132
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,780
$232/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,298
$192/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#66
of 102 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Bond County, Illinois
Bond County taxes exceed the national average
Bond County's effective tax rate of 1.96% sits slightly above the national median of 2.14%, placing it in the upper-middle tier nationally. The median tax bill of $2,612 is notably higher than the national median of $2,690, despite a lower median home value of $133,100.
Above average for Illinois property taxes
At 1.96% effective rate, Bond County runs about 7% higher than the Illinois state average of 1.83%, putting it in the higher-tax half of state counties. Its median tax of $2,612 exceeds the state median by about $170.
Bond ranks higher than most nearby counties
Bond County's 1.96% rate is notably higher than Adams (1.58%) and Brown (1.47%), though still lower than Boone's elevated 2.27%. The county represents the middle-to-upper range of regional tax burdens.
What Bond County residents pay annually
A median home valued at $133,100 in Bond County generates approximately $2,612 in annual property taxes at the 1.96% effective rate. Homeowners without a mortgage pay roughly $2,298, while those with mortgages pay about $2,780 when escrow-adjusted.
Appeal opportunities for Bond County homeowners
With above-average tax rates, Bond County residents should consider whether their assessment matches current market values, as overassessment is common. Filing a formal appeal with the county assessor could significantly reduce your annual tax obligation.
How Bond County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Bond County
1.96%
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.