Clinton County Property Taxes
Clinton County, Illinois
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
20.6% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$280/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.86%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$180,500
State avg ▲ $146,132
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$3,610
$301/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,956
$246/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#54
of 102 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Clinton County, Illinois
Clinton County taxes exceed national median
With an effective tax rate of 1.859%, Clinton County sits above the national median of 1.56%, placing it in the 58th percentile nationally. The median property tax of $3,356 surpasses the national median of $2,690, reflecting higher home values around $180,500.
Moderate taxes within Illinois
Clinton County ranks 52nd among Illinois's 102 counties by effective tax rate at 1.859%, slightly above the state average of 1.831%. Its median property tax of $3,356 exceeds the state median of $2,782, indicating a more valuable housing market.
Middle ground in the regional tax landscape
Clinton County's 1.859% rate falls between the lower-tax counties like Clark (1.684%) and Christian (1.691%), and the higher-tax counties like Cass (2.102%) and Champaign (2.070%). It occupies the moderate tier regionally.
What an average Clinton County home costs annually
The median Clinton County home valued at $180,500 generates an estimated $3,356 in annual property taxes. Homeowners with mortgages pay $3,610, while those without mortgages pay $2,956.
Overassessment could save you hundreds annually
Clinton County homeowners can file property tax appeals with the county assessor at no cost if they believe their homes are overassessed. A successful reassessment could reduce annual taxes by several hundred dollars.
How Clinton County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Clinton County
1.86%
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.