Lawrence County Property Taxes
Lawrence County, Illinois
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
58.4% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$96/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.21%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$95,500
State avg ▼ $146,132
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,537
$128/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$779
$65/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#4
of 102 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Lawrence County, Illinois
Lawrence County taxes remain surprisingly low
Lawrence County's effective tax rate of 1.210% ranks among the lowest in the nation, well below the national median of 2.690%. Despite this favorable rate, the median annual tax of $1,156 is modest, reflecting both low rates and lower home values here.
Illinois's most tax-friendly county
Lawrence County's 1.210% effective rate significantly undercutting Illinois's state average of 1.831%. It stands as one of the most affordable counties for property taxes within the state.
Lawrence County taxes substantially lower
Lawrence County's 1.210% rate is dramatically lower than all regional peers, including Macoupin County (1.578%) and Logan County (1.839%). This represents a major advantage for homeowners in the area.
Lowest taxes in the region
On Lawrence County's median home value of $95,500, homeowners pay just $1,156 annually in property taxes. Even with a mortgage included, the total reaches only $1,537.
Still worth reviewing your assessment
Even in a low-tax county like Lawrence, overassessments happen. Reviewing your property's assessed value against recent comparable sales ensures you're not paying more than you should.
How Lawrence County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Lawrence County
1.21%
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.