Jasper County Property Taxes

Jasper County, Illinois

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

15.9% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$195/mo escrow

#58 of 102 counties in Illinois

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.90%

vs. Illinois Avg15.9% below
vs. National Avg13% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$122,900

State avg $146,132

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,793

$233/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,846

$154/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#58

of 102 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Jasper County, Illinois

Jasper County's Tax Rate Above National Average

At 1.91%, Jasper County's effective tax rate exceeds the national median of 1.82%, placing it in the 60th percentile nationally. Homeowners here pay more in property taxes relative to home values than the typical American household.

Jasper Ranks Above Illinois Average

Jasper County's effective tax rate of 1.91% exceeds the Illinois state average of 1.83%, ranking it among the higher-taxed counties across the state. At $2,341 median annual property taxes, residents pay substantially more than the typical Illinois household.

Among Region's Higher-Taxed Counties

Jasper County's 1.91% rate exceeds Hardin (1.18%), Hamilton (1.35%), Henderson (1.68%), and Hancock (1.86%), placing it among the region's more heavily burdened areas. Only Henry (1.98%) and Iroquois (1.95%) carry heavier tax loads.

Median Home Costs About $2,341 Yearly

On a median home value of $122,900, Jasper County homeowners pay approximately $2,341 annually in property taxes. With a mortgage, that figure rises to $2,793 when including additional assessments.

File an Appeal to Lower Your Assessment

Jasper County homeowners facing elevated tax bills should explore assessment appeals—many properties are overvalued relative to comparable sales. Successfully challenging an inflated assessment can yield meaningful annual savings and long-term tax relief.

How Jasper County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Jasper County$2,341
Illinois State Average$2,782
National Average$1,924

Jasper County

1.90%

Effective rate

Illinois Avg

1.90%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Jasper County, Illinois?
The effective property tax rate in Jasper County, Illinois is 1.90%. 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 Jasper County?
The median annual property tax payment in Jasper County is $2,341. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,793, while those without a mortgage pay $1,846.
How does Jasper County compare to the Illinois average?
Jasper County's effective tax rate of 1.90% is higher than the Illinois state average of 1.90%. The median annual property tax in Jasper County is $2,341, compared to the state average of $2,782.
What is the median home value in Jasper County, Illinois?
The median home value in Jasper County, Illinois is $122,900, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Jasper County property tax rate higher than the Illinois average?
Jasper County's effective property tax rate of 1.90% is higher than the Illinois average of 1.90%. This difference of 0.00% 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 Jasper County rank for property taxes in Illinois?
Jasper County ranks #58 out of 102 counties in Illinois by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.90% and median annual tax of $2,341, 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.