Hardin County Property Taxes
Hardin County, Illinois
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
61.3% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$90/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.18%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$91,700
State avg ▼ $146,132
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,278
$107/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$762
$64/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#3
of 102 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Hardin County, Illinois
Hardin County Ranks Among Nation's Most Affordable
At 1.18%, Hardin County's effective tax rate places it in the lowest 25th percentile nationally, well below the national median of 1.82%. This exceptional affordability makes Hardin one of America's most tax-friendly counties for homeowners.
Second-Lowest Taxes in Illinois
Hardin County ranks second-lowest among Illinois counties with an effective tax rate of 1.18%, just above Hamilton County's 1.35% and far below the state average of 1.83%. At $1,078 in median annual property taxes, residents enjoy some of the state's most affordable assessments.
Clear Tax Leader in Region
Hardin County's 1.18% rate is the lowest in its region, significantly undercutting all neighbors including Hamilton (1.35%), Henderson (1.68%), and Hancock (1.86%). Hardin residents enjoy a clear competitive advantage on property tax burden.
Median Home Costs Just $1,078 Yearly
On a median home value of $91,700, Hardin County homeowners pay approximately $1,078 annually in property taxes, the lowest in the region. With a mortgage, that figure rises to $1,278 when including additional assessments.
Verify Your Assessment Accuracy
Even in low-tax counties like Hardin, some homeowners are overassessed relative to their property's true market value. Filing an assessment appeal is straightforward and could provide additional relief beyond the county's already-competitive rates.
How Hardin County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Hardin County
1.18%
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.