Gallatin County Property Taxes
Gallatin County, Illinois
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
54.1% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$106/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.51%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$84,700
State avg ▼ $146,132
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,429
$119/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,044
$87/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#18
of 102 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Gallatin County, Illinois
Gallatin County costs less than nation
Gallatin County's 1.506% effective tax rate sits comfortably below the national median of 1.562%, placing it in the bottom 35% of U.S. counties. With the second-lowest median home value at $84,700, residents pay just $1,276 annually—less than half the national median tax of $2,690.
Well below Illinois average
Illinois averages 1.831%, and Gallatin County's 1.506% rate beats that handily, ranking among the state's lowest-taxed counties. At $1,276 median annual tax, residents pay less than half the state median of $2,782, making Gallatin exceptionally affordable for homeowners.
Third-lowest in the region
Gallatin's 1.506% rate ranks third-lowest in south-central Illinois, behind Franklin (1.501%) and Fayette (1.517%), but ahead of Effingham (1.509%). Counties like Ford (2.069%) and Fulton (2.133%) impose 37–42% higher rates, positioning Gallatin as a bargain for property buyers.
What your home costs to own
Gallatin County residents pay just $1,276 annually on the median home of $84,700—among the lowest tax bills in the region. Without a mortgage, owners pay $1,044; with one, $1,429—a manageable expense for families seeking affordable homeownership.
Even small assessments merit review
Though Gallatin County's taxes are low, overassessment still reduces your effective return on homeownership. Review your assessment against recent comparable sales in your neighborhood; if it's inflated, a free appeal to the county assessor could lower your bill further.
How Gallatin County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Gallatin County
1.51%
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.