Macoupin County Property Taxes

Macoupin County, Illinois

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

28.5% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$166/mo escrow

#27 of 102 counties in Illinois

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.58%

vs. Illinois Avg28.5% below
vs. National Avg26% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$126,100

State avg $146,132

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,045

$170/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,935

$161/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#27

of 102 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Macoupin County, Illinois

Macoupin County taxes below national norm

Macoupin County's effective tax rate of 1.578% sits well below the national median of 2.690%, making it a genuinely affordable option nationally. The median tax of $1,990 falls short of the national median of $2,690.

Among Illinois's lower-tax counties

Macoupin County's effective rate of 1.578% falls below Illinois's state average of 1.831% by about 14%. Its median tax of $1,990 significantly undercuts the state average of $2,782.

Macoupin County favorably low

Macoupin County's 1.578% rate ranks among the lowest in the region, exceeded only by Lawrence County (1.210%). It substantially undercuts peers like Logan (1.839%) and Macon (2.102%).

Low taxes on median $126,100 home

On Macoupin County's median home value of $126,100, homeowners pay just $1,990 annually in property taxes. This increases modestly to $2,045 with mortgage escrow included.

Even low-tax counties warrant review

Macoupin County homeowners should still verify their assessments against recent comparable sales. An appeal is worth considering if your property's assessed value exceeds what similar homes have sold for.

How Macoupin County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Macoupin County$1,990
Illinois State Average$2,782
National Average$1,924

Macoupin County

1.58%

Effective rate

Illinois Avg

1.90%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Macoupin County, Illinois?
The effective property tax rate in Macoupin County, Illinois is 1.58%. 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 Macoupin County?
The median annual property tax payment in Macoupin County is $1,990. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,045, while those without a mortgage pay $1,935.
How does Macoupin County compare to the Illinois average?
Macoupin County's effective tax rate of 1.58% is lower than the Illinois state average of 1.90%. The median annual property tax in Macoupin County is $1,990, compared to the state average of $2,782.
What is the median home value in Macoupin County, Illinois?
The median home value in Macoupin County, Illinois is $126,100, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Macoupin County a low property tax area in Illinois?
Yes — Macoupin County's effective property tax rate of 1.58% is below the Illinois average of 1.90%. The median annual property tax of $1,990 is also lower the state average of $2,782, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Macoupin County rank for property taxes in Illinois?
Macoupin County ranks #27 out of 102 counties in Illinois by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.58% and median annual tax of $1,990, 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.