Brown County Property Taxes
Brown County, Illinois
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
24.9% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$174/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.47%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$142,200
State avg ▼ $146,132
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,060
$172/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,137
$178/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#12
of 102 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Brown County, Illinois
Brown County offers notably low property taxes
Brown County's effective tax rate of 1.47% sits well below the national median of 2.14%, placing it among the nation's more affordable counties. The median tax bill of $2,090 is about 22% lower than the national median of $2,690.
Among Illinois's lowest-tax counties
At 1.47% effective rate, Brown County beats the Illinois state average of 1.83% by a healthy margin, making it one of the more tax-friendly counties in the state. Its $2,090 median tax bill runs about $692 below the state median of $2,782.
Brown ranks lowest in the region
Brown County's 1.47% effective rate is the lowest among all eight comparison counties, beating even Alexander (1.65%) and Adams (1.58%). The county consistently offers relief to property owners across the region.
Brown County's modest annual tax burden
The median Brown County home valued at $142,200 generates roughly $2,090 in annual property taxes at the 1.47% effective rate. Homeowners without a mortgage pay approximately $2,137, while those with mortgages pay about $2,060 when adjusted.
Even low-rate counties have assessment opportunities
Brown County's favorable tax rate doesn't mean assessments are always accurate—overvaluation can occur anywhere. If you believe your property is assessed too high, a formal appeal could still save you money.
How Brown County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Brown County
1.47%
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.