Clark County Property Taxes
Clark County, Illinois
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
25.5% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$173/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.68%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$123,100
State avg ▼ $146,132
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,061
$172/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,085
$174/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#37
of 102 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Clark County, Illinois
Clark County offers below-national-average taxes
With an effective tax rate of 1.684%, Clark County sits below the national median of 1.56%—actually placing it in the 32nd percentile. The median property tax of $2,073 falls short of the national median of $2,690, offering modest tax relief compared to national norms.
Among the lowest-tax counties in Illinois
Clark County ranks 88th among Illinois's 102 counties by effective tax rate, putting it in the bottom 13%—the most tax-friendly in the state. At 1.684%, it undercuts the state average of 1.831% by 0.147 percentage points.
Tied for lowest taxes in the region
Clark County's 1.684% rate matches Christian County's 1.691% (Christian is slightly higher), making it one of the region's most affordable. It significantly undercuts Cass County (2.102%), Coles County (2.046%), Champaign County (2.070%), and Clinton County (1.859%).
What an average Clark County home costs annually
The median Clark County home valued at $123,100 generates an estimated $2,073 in annual property taxes. Homeowners with mortgages pay $2,061, while those without mortgages pay $2,085.
Overassessed? A free appeal could help
Clark County homeowners who believe their properties are overassessed can file appeals with the county assessor at no upfront cost. Even in a lower-tax county, a successful reassessment can reduce your annual bill significantly.
How Clark County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Clark County
1.68%
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.