De Witt County Property Taxes
De Witt County, Illinois
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
17.4% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$191/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.85%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$124,200
State avg ▼ $146,132
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,576
$215/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,925
$160/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#53
of 102 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in De Witt County, Illinois
De Witt taxes moderate compared to nation
De Witt County's effective tax rate of 1.849% slightly exceeds the national median, but the county's median property tax of $2,297 remains well below the national median of $2,690. Lower home values—averaging $124,200 versus the national $281,900—keep absolute tax bills manageable despite a slightly above-average rate.
Slightly above state average rates
De Witt County's 1.849% effective rate marginally exceeds Illinois' state average of 1.831%, placing it just above the middle of the pack statewide. The median tax bill of $2,297 tracks slightly below the state average of $2,782, reflecting the county's lower property valuations offsetting its slightly higher rate.
De Witt's highest rate in the central cluster
At 1.849%, De Witt County carries the highest effective rate among its Crawford (1.556%), Cumberland (1.757%), and Edgar (1.544%) neighbors in central Illinois. The higher rate correlates with slightly above-average home values of $124,200, making De Witt marginally less affordable for property owners in this region.
Expect roughly $2,297 in annual taxes
De Witt County homeowners pay approximately $2,297 yearly on a median-valued home of $124,200—translating to about $191 per month. Those with mortgages face higher bills at $2,576 annually, while mortgage-free owners pay $1,925, suggesting variation in assessment practices across the county.
Challenge your assessment if it seems high
De Witt County residents experiencing unexpectedly high tax bills should request their assessment record and compare it against recent property sales. Many homeowners successfully reduce taxes by presenting evidence of lower market values or challenging obsolete assessments that predate recent economic shifts.
How De Witt County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
De Witt County
1.85%
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.