Henry County Property Taxes

Henry County, Illinois

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

3.4% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$240/mo escrow

#68 of 102 counties in Illinois

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.98%

vs. Illinois Avg3.4% above
vs. National Avg7% above

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$145,300

State avg $146,132

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$3,111

$259/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$2,560

$213/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#68

of 102 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Henry County, Illinois

Henry County's Tax Rate Above National Average

At 1.98%, Henry County's effective tax rate exceeds the national median of 1.82%, placing it in the 65th percentile nationally. Homeowners here pay more in property taxes relative to home values than about two-thirds of Americans.

Henry County Ranks Above State Average

Henry County's effective tax rate of 1.98% exceeds the Illinois state average of 1.83%, ranking it among the higher-taxed counties statewide. At $2,877 median annual property taxes, residents pay nearly $100 more annually than the state's typical household.

Highest-Taxed County in Region

Henry County's 1.98% rate is the highest among all regional peers, exceeding Hancock (1.86%), Jackson (1.91%), and Jasper (1.91%) counties. Homeowners here bear the heaviest property tax burden in west-central Illinois.

Median Home Costs Nearly $2,877 Yearly

On a median home value of $145,300, Henry County homeowners pay approximately $2,877 annually in property taxes. With a mortgage, that figure rises to $3,111 when including additional assessments.

Appeals Especially Valuable in High-Tax Counties

Given Henry County's relatively high tax burden, assessment appeals are particularly worthwhile—even modest reductions yield substantial annual savings. Many homeowners discover their assessments exceed fair market value and can successfully challenge inflated evaluations.

How Henry County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Henry County$2,877
Illinois State Average$2,782
National Average$1,924

Henry County

1.98%

Effective rate

Illinois Avg

1.90%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Henry County, Illinois?
The effective property tax rate in Henry County, Illinois is 1.98%. 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 Henry County?
The median annual property tax payment in Henry County is $2,877. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $3,111, while those without a mortgage pay $2,560.
How does Henry County compare to the Illinois average?
Henry County's effective tax rate of 1.98% is higher than the Illinois state average of 1.90%. The median annual property tax in Henry County is $2,877, compared to the state average of $2,782.
What is the median home value in Henry County, Illinois?
The median home value in Henry County, Illinois is $145,300, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Henry County property tax rate higher than the Illinois average?
Henry County's effective property tax rate of 1.98% is higher than the Illinois average of 1.90%. This difference of 0.08% can be attributed to local funding needs for schools, infrastructure, and municipal services. Higher rates often correlate with more urbanized areas or counties with greater public service demands.
How does Henry County rank for property taxes in Illinois?
Henry County ranks #68 out of 102 counties in Illinois by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.98% and median annual tax of $2,877, 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.