Greene County Property Taxes
Greene County, Illinois
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
43.8% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$130/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.66%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$94,400
State avg ▼ $146,132
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,820
$152/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,333
$111/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#34
of 102 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Greene County, Illinois
Greene County moderately above average
Greene County's 1.657% effective tax rate exceeds the national median of 1.562% by about 6%, placing it in the 55th percentile nationally. With a median home value of $94,400, residents pay $1,564 annually—well below the national median tax of $2,690.
Slightly above state average
Illinois averages 1.831%, and Greene County's 1.657% rate runs 0.174 percentage points below that, making it more affordable than most of the state. Residents pay $1,564 annually, roughly 44% less than the state median of $2,782, offering solid value for homeowners.
Mid-range for the south-central region
Greene County's 1.657% rate places it in the middle of this region—higher than Franklin (1.501%), Gallatin (1.506%), Fayette (1.517%), and Effingham (1.509%), but lower than Ford (2.069%), Fulton (2.133%), and Grundy (2.029%). It's a reasonable compromise between affordability and the county's services.
What your home costs to own
A typical Greene County home valued at $94,400 generates $1,564 in annual property taxes—moderately priced for the region. Homeowners with mortgages pay $1,820 yearly; over a 30-year loan, that's $54,600 in taxes, a manageable cost for families in the area.
Assessment review pays off here too
Even in moderately-priced counties, overassessment wastes homeowner dollars; Greene County residents should verify their assessments match recent comparable sales. A free appeal to the county assessor could trim your annual tax bill by hundreds, with no risk or cost.
How Greene County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Greene County
1.66%
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.