Jersey County Property Taxes
Jersey County, Illinois
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
6.3% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$246/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.75%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$168,800
State avg ▲ $146,132
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$3,268
$272/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,715
$226/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#45
of 102 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Jersey County, Illinois
Jersey's rate slightly above U.S. median
Jersey County's effective tax rate of 1.752% sits modestly above the national median of 1.825%, placing it just below the midpoint nationwide. Residents pay a median of $2,957 in property taxes—about 10% more than the typical American household.
Slightly below Illinois average statewide
At 1.752%, Jersey County ranks 33rd among Illinois's 102 counties, sitting just below the state average of 1.831%. Its median property tax of $2,957 exceeds the state median by about 6%, putting it near the middle tier of Illinois communities.
Middle ground in southern Illinois
Jersey County's 1.752% rate falls between Jefferson County (1.711%) and Jo Daviess County (1.745%), making it a typical southern Illinois option. The county's median tax of $2,957 is substantially higher than neighboring Johnson County at $1,952, reflecting higher home values.
A $168,800 home costs $2,957 yearly
The median home in Jersey County valued at $168,800 generates an estimated annual property tax of $2,957. With mortgage and insurance, homeowners typically pay about $3,268 annually through escrow accounts.
Assessment appeals available every year
One in five Illinois homeowners may be paying taxes on inflated assessments. Jersey County residents dissatisfied with their valuation can appeal during the designated assessment window—a free process that often results in meaningful savings.
How Jersey County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Jersey County
1.75%
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.