Lawrence County Property Taxes

Lawrence County, Illinois

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

58.4% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$96/mo escrow

#4 of 102 counties in Illinois

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.21%

vs. Illinois Avg58.4% below
vs. National Avg57% below

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$1,156
Illinois State Average$2,782
National Average$1,924

Lawrence County

1.21%

Effective rate

Illinois Avg

1.90%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Lawrence County, Illinois?
The effective property tax rate in Lawrence County, Illinois is 1.21%. 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 Lawrence County?
The median annual property tax payment in Lawrence County is $1,156. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,537, while those without a mortgage pay $779.
How does Lawrence County compare to the Illinois average?
Lawrence County's effective tax rate of 1.21% is lower than the Illinois state average of 1.90%. The median annual property tax in Lawrence County is $1,156, compared to the state average of $2,782.
What is the median home value in Lawrence County, Illinois?
The median home value in Lawrence County, Illinois is $95,500, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Lawrence County a low property tax area in Illinois?
Yes — Lawrence County's effective property tax rate of 1.21% is below the Illinois average of 1.90%. The median annual property tax of $1,156 is also lower the state average of $2,782, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Lawrence County rank for property taxes in Illinois?
Lawrence County ranks #4 out of 102 counties in Illinois by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.21% and median annual tax of $1,156, it falls in the lower 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.