Montgomery County Property Taxes
Montgomery County, Illinois
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
36.8% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$147/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.72%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$102,200
State avg ▼ $146,132
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,016
$168/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,467
$122/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#43
of 102 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Montgomery County, Illinois
Montgomery County offers well-below-average tax rates
Montgomery County's 1.720% effective tax rate sits comfortably below the national median of 1.831%. On a home valued at the national median of $281,900, this rate generates approximately $4,849 in taxes—well below the national average.
Montgomery ranks among Illinois's most affordable counties
Montgomery County's 1.720% effective rate undercuts Illinois's state average of 1.831% by over one-tenth of a point. With a median home value of just $102,200 and a median tax of $1,758, Montgomery offers some of the state's lowest property tax burdens.
Montgomery taxes significantly undercut surrounding areas
Montgomery's $1,758 median tax is among the lowest in the region, nearly 40% less than Menard County's $2,936. Homeowners moving from Mercer or Ogle counties to Montgomery see dramatic tax savings.
Median Montgomery home costs just $1,758 annually
The typical $102,200 home in Montgomery County generates only $1,758 in annual property taxes. Even with mortgage-related charges included, the total remains a modest $2,016, making Montgomery highly affordable for property owners.
Even low-tax counties reward assessment reviews
Montgomery County homeowners should still verify their assessments remain accurate, as overvaluation can occur even in lower-tax jurisdictions. A free reassessment request can confirm whether your property is fairly valued.
How Montgomery County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Montgomery County
1.72%
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.