Menard County Property Taxes
Menard County, Illinois
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
5.5% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$245/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.64%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$179,300
State avg ▲ $146,132
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$3,327
$277/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,521
$210/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#31
of 102 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Menard County, Illinois
Menard's tax rate beats the national average
At 1.637%, Menard County's effective property tax rate sits well below the national median of 1.831%, placing it in the lower half of U.S. counties. On a home valued at the national median of $281,900, you'd pay about $4,606—compared to the national median tax of $2,690, Menard homeowners enjoy a significant advantage.
Menard ranks among Illinois's lowest-taxed counties
Menard's 1.637% effective rate falls below Illinois's state average of 1.831%, making it one of the more affordable counties in the state. With a median tax of $2,936, Menard tracks slightly above the state median of $2,782, reflecting its moderate home values around $179,300.
Menard homeowners pay less than nearby Morgan County
Menard's 1.637% rate undercuts Morgan County's 1.880% by more than two percentage points. On similar-priced homes, Menard residents typically save $400–$500 annually compared to their neighbors across the county line.
Median Menard home costs $2,936 in annual taxes
The typical $179,300 home in Menard County generates $2,936 in annual property taxes. With a mortgage, you'd also owe an additional $391 annually in escrow and insurance charges, bringing the total to $3,327.
Many Menard homeowners could lower their bills
Across Illinois, thousands of homeowners discover they're overassessed—paying taxes on inflated property valuations. If you believe your home is worth less than the county assessor claims, filing a formal appeal could reduce your tax burden significantly.
How Menard County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Menard County
1.64%
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.