Coles County Property Taxes
Coles County, Illinois
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
10.4% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$208/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
2.05%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$121,900
State avg ▼ $146,132
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,759
$230/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,186
$182/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#74
of 102 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Coles County, Illinois
Coles County taxes run above national average
At 2.046%, Coles County's effective tax rate exceeds the national median of 1.56%, placing it in the 62nd percentile nationally. The median property tax of $2,494 surpasses the national median of $2,690 by about 7%, driven by moderate home values around $121,900.
Higher taxes than the Illinois average
Coles County ranks 28th among Illinois's 102 counties by effective tax rate at 2.046%, above the state average of 1.831% by 0.215 percentage points. Its median property tax of $2,494 falls below the state median of $2,782, reflecting its smaller housing market.
Mid-to-high taxes in the central cluster
Coles County's 2.046% rate is higher than Clark County (1.684%), Christian County (1.691%), and Clinton County (1.859%), but lower than Cass County (2.102%) and Champaign County (2.070%). It sits in the region's upper-middle tier.
What an average Coles County home costs annually
The median Coles County home valued at $121,900 generates an estimated $2,494 in annual property taxes. Homeowners with mortgages pay $2,759, while those without mortgages pay $2,186.
Appeals could reduce your annual tax bill
Coles County homeowners who suspect overassessment can appeal through the county assessor's office at no cost. Given the moderate tax burden, a successful reassessment could save homeowners $300–500 annually.
How Coles County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Coles County
2.05%
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.