Macon County Property Taxes

Macon County, Illinois

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

8% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$213/mo escrow

#81 of 102 counties in Illinois

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

2.10%

vs. Illinois Avg8% below
vs. National Avg4.8% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$121,800

State avg $146,132

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,728

$227/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$2,311

$193/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#81

of 102 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Macon County, Illinois

Macon County taxes moderately above median

Macon County's effective tax rate of 2.102% exceeds the national median of 2.690%, ranking it in the higher-tax tier nationally. The median tax bill of $2,560 falls short of the national median of $2,690, reflecting lower-than-average home values.

Above Illinois state average

Macon County's effective rate of 2.102% surpasses Illinois's state average of 1.831% by about 15%. Its median tax of $2,560 slightly underperforms the state average of $2,782.

Macon County moderately taxed

Macon County's 2.102% rate places it among the mid-to-upper range for the region, below LaSalle (2.154%) and Livingston (2.180%) but above Lawrence (1.210%) and Logan (1.839%). Regional variation is substantial.

Median home costs $2,560 yearly

On Macon County's median home value of $121,800, homeowners pay approximately $2,560 in annual property taxes. With a mortgage, that rises to $2,728.

Challenge assessments if warranted

Macon County homeowners should compare their assessed values to comparable recent sales. If your assessment appears inflated, filing an appeal could yield meaningful tax savings.

How Macon County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Macon County$2,560
Illinois State Average$2,782
National Average$1,924

Macon County

2.10%

Effective rate

Illinois Avg

1.90%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Macon County, Illinois?
The effective property tax rate in Macon County, Illinois is 2.10%. 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 Macon County?
The median annual property tax payment in Macon County is $2,560. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,728, while those without a mortgage pay $2,311.
How does Macon County compare to the Illinois average?
Macon County's effective tax rate of 2.10% is higher than the Illinois state average of 1.90%. The median annual property tax in Macon County is $2,560, compared to the state average of $2,782.
What is the median home value in Macon County, Illinois?
The median home value in Macon County, Illinois is $121,800, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Macon County property tax rate higher than the Illinois average?
Macon County's effective property tax rate of 2.10% is higher than the Illinois average of 1.90%. This difference of 0.20% 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 Macon County rank for property taxes in Illinois?
Macon County ranks #81 out of 102 counties in Illinois by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 2.10% and median annual tax of $2,560, it falls in the upper 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.