Henderson County Property Taxes

Henderson County, Illinois

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

38.8% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$142/mo escrow

#36 of 102 counties in Illinois

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.68%

vs. Illinois Avg38.8% below
vs. National Avg36.7% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$101,600

State avg $146,132

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,957

$163/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,512

$126/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#36

of 102 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Henderson County, Illinois

Henderson County's Tax Rate Below National Median

At 1.68%, Henderson County's effective tax rate sits below the national median of 1.82%, placing it in the 40th percentile nationally. This means homeowners here enjoy tax burden slightly lighter than the typical American household.

Henderson Rates Below Illinois Average

Henderson County's effective tax rate of 1.68% falls below the Illinois state average of 1.83%, ranking it in the lower half among 102 Illinois counties. At $1,703 median annual property taxes, residents pay notably less than the state's typical household.

Competitive Rates Within Region

Henderson County's 1.68% rate sits comfortably between regional extremes: above the lowest-taxed Hamilton (1.35%) and Hardin (1.18%), but below the highest Henry (1.98%). It offers moderate affordability within west-central Illinois.

Median Home Costs About $1,703 Yearly

On a median home value of $101,600, Henderson County homeowners pay approximately $1,703 annually in property taxes. With a mortgage, that figure rises to $1,957 when including additional assessments.

Challenge Assessments to Reduce Taxes

Numerous Henderson County homeowners have been overassessed and could reclaim savings through formal appeals. If your home's assessed value seems inflated compared to similar properties in your neighborhood, an appeal is worth pursuing.

How Henderson County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Henderson County$1,703
Illinois State Average$2,782
National Average$1,924

Henderson County

1.68%

Effective rate

Illinois Avg

1.90%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Henderson County, Illinois?
The effective property tax rate in Henderson County, Illinois is 1.68%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Henderson County?
The median annual property tax payment in Henderson County is $1,703. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,957, while those without a mortgage pay $1,512.
How does Henderson County compare to the Illinois average?
Henderson County's effective tax rate of 1.68% is lower than the Illinois state average of 1.90%. The median annual property tax in Henderson County is $1,703, compared to the state average of $2,782.
What is the median home value in Henderson County, Illinois?
The median home value in Henderson County, Illinois is $101,600, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Henderson County a low property tax area in Illinois?
Yes — Henderson County's effective property tax rate of 1.68% is below the Illinois average of 1.90%. The median annual property tax of $1,703 is also lower the state average of $2,782, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Henderson County rank for property taxes in Illinois?
Henderson County ranks #36 out of 102 counties in Illinois by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.68% and median annual tax of $1,703, it falls in the middle third of counties statewide.

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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.