Cass County Property Taxes

Cass County, Illinois

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

27.9% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$167/mo escrow

#80 of 102 counties in Illinois

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

2.10%

vs. Illinois Avg27.9% below
vs. National Avg25.4% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$95,500

State avg $146,132

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,036

$170/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,967

$164/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#80

of 102 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Cass County, Illinois

Cass County taxes run below national average

At 2.102%, Cass County's effective property tax rate sits above the national median of 1.56%, placing it in the 68th percentile nationally. The median property tax here is $2,007, well below the nation's $2,690 median, reflecting lower home values across the county.

Above average within Illinois

Cass County ranks 15th highest among Illinois's 102 counties by effective tax rate at 2.102%, exceeding the state average of 1.831% by 0.27 percentage points. Its median property tax of $2,007 falls short of the state median of $2,782, putting it near the middle of the pack statewide.

Higher taxes than surrounding counties

Cass County's 2.102% rate outpaces nearby Christian County (1.691%) and Clark County (1.684%), but trails Champaign County (2.070%). Among its peer rural counties, Cass carries a moderate tax burden with median taxes of $2,007.

What an average Cass County home costs annually

The median Cass County home valued at $95,500 generates an estimated $2,007 in annual property taxes. Homeowners with mortgages pay slightly more at $2,036, while those without mortgages pay $1,967.

Overassessment could cost you hundreds

Many Illinois homeowners, including those in Cass County, are overassessed and eligible for tax appeals through their county assessor's office. Seeking a reassessment review costs nothing and could reduce your annual bill by hundreds of dollars if successful.

How Cass County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Cass County$2,007
Illinois State Average$2,782
National Average$1,924

Cass County

2.10%

Effective rate

Illinois Avg

1.90%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Cass County, Illinois?
The effective property tax rate in Cass County, Illinois is 2.10%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Cass County?
The median annual property tax payment in Cass County is $2,007. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,036, while those without a mortgage pay $1,967.
How does Cass County compare to the Illinois average?
Cass County's effective tax rate of 2.10% is higher than the Illinois state average of 1.90%. The median annual property tax in Cass County is $2,007, compared to the state average of $2,782.
What is the median home value in Cass County, Illinois?
The median home value in Cass County, Illinois is $95,500, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Cass County property tax rate higher than the Illinois average?
Cass County's effective property tax rate of 2.10% is higher than the Illinois average of 1.90%. This difference of 0.20% can be attributed to local funding needs for schools, infrastructure, and municipal services. Higher rates often correlate with more urbanized areas or counties with greater public service demands.
How does Cass County rank for property taxes in Illinois?
Cass County ranks #80 out of 102 counties in Illinois by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 2.10% and median annual tax of $2,007, it falls in the upper third of counties statewide.

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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.