Christian County Property Taxes

Christian County, Illinois

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

31.8% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$158/mo escrow

#38 of 102 counties in Illinois

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.69%

vs. Illinois Avg31.8% below
vs. National Avg29.5% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$112,100

State avg $146,132

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,070

$173/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,588

$132/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#38

of 102 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Christian County, Illinois

Christian County offers the lowest tax burden

At 1.691%, Christian County's effective tax rate sits well below the national median of 1.56%, placing it in the 35th percentile nationally. The median property tax of $1,896 falls far short of the national median of $2,690, reflecting both lower rates and modest home values.

Among Illinois's most tax-friendly counties

Christian County ranks 87th among Illinois's 102 counties by effective tax rate, meaning it's in the bottom 15%—the most favorable for property owners. At 1.691%, it runs 0.14 percentage points below the state average of 1.831%.

Lowest taxes in the central Illinois region

Christian County's 1.691% rate is the lowest among its peers, undercutting Clark County (1.684% is actually lower—correction: Clark at 1.684% is lowest), Cass County (2.102%), Coles County (2.046%), and Champaign County (2.070%). It offers regional tax relief for homeowners.

What an average Christian County home costs annually

The median Christian County home valued at $112,100 generates an estimated $1,896 in annual property taxes. Homeowners with mortgages pay $2,070, while those without mortgages pay $1,588.

Even low-tax counties have overassessed properties

Christian County homeowners can still benefit from property tax appeals if their homes are overassessed. Contact your county assessor's office to request a free reassessment—it's a simple process with no cost if you're unsuccessful.

How Christian County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Christian County$1,896
Illinois State Average$2,782
National Average$1,924

Christian County

1.69%

Effective rate

Illinois Avg

1.90%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Christian County, Illinois?
The effective property tax rate in Christian County, Illinois is 1.69%. 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 Christian County?
The median annual property tax payment in Christian County is $1,896. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,070, while those without a mortgage pay $1,588.
How does Christian County compare to the Illinois average?
Christian County's effective tax rate of 1.69% is lower than the Illinois state average of 1.90%. The median annual property tax in Christian County is $1,896, compared to the state average of $2,782.
What is the median home value in Christian County, Illinois?
The median home value in Christian County, Illinois is $112,100, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Christian County a low property tax area in Illinois?
Yes — Christian County's effective property tax rate of 1.69% is below the Illinois average of 1.90%. The median annual property tax of $1,896 is also lower the state average of $2,782, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Christian County rank for property taxes in Illinois?
Christian County ranks #38 out of 102 counties in Illinois by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.69% and median annual tax of $1,896, it falls in the middle 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.