Champaign County Property Taxes
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
52.6% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$354/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
2.07%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$205,100
State avg $146,132
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$4,362
$364/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$4,063
$339/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#77
of 102 counties (1 = lowest)
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Homeowner context
What this means for a Champaign County homeowner
Use these county medians as a planning baseline. Your actual bill depends on assessed value, exemptions, millage, and local taxing districts.
Tax pressure
2.07%
0.17 percentage points above the state average
Typical bill
$4,245
$1,463 above the state median
State position
#77
Ranked from lowest to highest effective rate across 102 Illinois counties.
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Champaign County, Illinois
Champaign County taxes slightly above national norm
With an effective tax rate of 2.070%, Champaign County sits above the national median of 1.56%, placing it in the 65th percentile nationally. Its median property tax of $4,245 exceeds the national median of $2,690, driven by higher home values averaging $205,100.
Mid-range within Illinois counties
Champaign County ranks 20th among Illinois's 102 counties by effective tax rate at 2.070%, above the state average of 1.831%. Its median property tax of $4,245 surpasses the state median of $2,782, reflecting a more affluent housing market.
Highest taxes in central Illinois cluster
Champaign County's 2.070% rate leads its neighboring counties, including Cass County (2.102% is higher, but Coles County at 2.046% is close), and significantly exceeds Christian County (1.691%) and Clark County (1.684%). It sits squarely in the region's higher-tax tier.
What an average Champaign County home costs annually
The median Champaign County home valued at $205,100 generates an estimated $4,245 in annual property taxes. Those with mortgages pay $4,362, while those without mortgages pay $4,063.
Overassessment could save you thousands
Champaign County homeowners overassessed on their property can file appeals with the county assessor's office at no cost. Given the county's higher home values and tax bills, a successful reassessment could reduce annual taxes by over $1,000.
How Champaign County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Champaign County
2.07%
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.
Estimates are informational only and are not tax, legal, financial, or assessment appeal advice. Verify parcel-specific amounts with the county assessor or tax collector.