Hamilton County Property Taxes
Hamilton County, Illinois
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
47.2% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$123/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.35%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$108,800
State avg ▼ $146,132
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,917
$160/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,322
$110/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#6
of 102 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Hamilton County, Illinois
Hamilton County's Tax Rate Below National Average
At 1.35%, Hamilton County's effective tax rate sits well below the national median of 1.82%, placing it in the lower 35th percentile nationally. This means homeowners here pay substantially less in property taxes relative to home values than most Americans.
Lowest-Taxed County in Illinois
Hamilton County ranks dead last among Illinois counties with the lowest effective tax rate at 1.35%, significantly below the state average of 1.83%. At just $1,470 in median annual property taxes, residents pay roughly half what the state average household pays.
Far Below Surrounding Regional Counties
Neighbors Hancock (1.86%) and Henderson (1.68%) counties both exceed Hamilton's rate by 38-40%, while Hardin County (1.18%) is the only regional peer approaching similar affordability. Hamilton homeowners enjoy some of the region's most competitive property tax burden.
Median Home Costs Just $1,470 Yearly
On a median home value of $108,800, Hamilton County homeowners pay approximately $1,470 annually in property taxes. With a mortgage, that figure rises to $1,917 when including additional assessments.
Even Low-Tax Counties Have Overassessments
Despite competitive rates, many Hamilton County homeowners may still be overassessed relative to their property's actual market value. Homeowners dissatisfied with their assessments can file formal appeals to potentially lower their annual tax burden further.
How Hamilton County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Hamilton County
1.35%
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.