Marion County Property Taxes

Marion County, Illinois

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

38.6% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$142/mo escrow

#40 of 102 counties in Illinois

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.71%

vs. Illinois Avg38.6% below
vs. National Avg36.5% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$100,100

State avg $146,132

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,202

$184/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,306

$109/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#40

of 102 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Marion County, Illinois

Marion County offers below-average tax rates

Marion County's effective tax rate of 1.707% sits below the national median of 1.728%, placing it in the 45th percentile nationally. Despite homes here being more affordable than the national average, the median property tax of $1,709 is 36% lower than the national median of $2,690.

Marion ranks low in Illinois tax burden

Marion County's effective rate of 1.707% falls below Illinois's state average of 1.831%, making it one of the more tax-friendly counties in the state. At just $1,709 in median annual property taxes, Marion County residents pay 39% less than the state median of $2,782.

Lowest taxes among regional peers

Marion County's 1.707% effective rate is the lowest among its neighboring counties—significantly below Massac County (1.499% rate but higher median tax) and well below Madison County (1.925%). For affordability-focused homeowners, Marion offers a genuine advantage in the regional market.

Annual tax bill averages just $1,709

On Marion County's median home value of $100,100 and effective rate of 1.707%, homeowners pay approximately $1,709 annually in property taxes. This is among the lowest in the state and reflects both lower home values and moderate tax rates.

Still room to verify your assessment

Even in lower-tax counties like Marion, overassessments occur when property values are incorrectly estimated or increased without justification. Homeowners should request a reassessment review with the Marion County Assessor—it costs nothing and could unlock additional savings.

How Marion County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Marion County$1,709
Illinois State Average$2,782
National Average$1,924

Marion County

1.71%

Effective rate

Illinois Avg

1.90%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Marion County, Illinois?
The effective property tax rate in Marion County, Illinois is 1.71%. 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 Marion County?
The median annual property tax payment in Marion County is $1,709. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,202, while those without a mortgage pay $1,306.
How does Marion County compare to the Illinois average?
Marion County's effective tax rate of 1.71% is lower than the Illinois state average of 1.90%. The median annual property tax in Marion County is $1,709, compared to the state average of $2,782.
What is the median home value in Marion County, Illinois?
The median home value in Marion County, Illinois is $100,100, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Marion County a low property tax area in Illinois?
Yes — Marion County's effective property tax rate of 1.71% is below the Illinois average of 1.90%. The median annual property tax of $1,709 is also lower the state average of $2,782, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Marion County rank for property taxes in Illinois?
Marion County ranks #40 out of 102 counties in Illinois by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.71% and median annual tax of $1,709, it falls in the middle 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.