Ogle County Property Taxes
Ogle County, Illinois
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
34.3% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$311/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
2.03%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$184,100
State avg ▲ $146,132
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$3,885
$324/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$3,480
$290/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#72
of 102 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Ogle County, Illinois
Ogle County taxes run well above the national average
Ogle County's effective tax rate of 2.030% substantially exceeds the national median of 1.831%, ranking it in the top quartile nationwide for property tax burden. On a nationally typical home valued at $281,900, this rate would generate $5,724 in annual taxes.
Ogle ranks among Illinois's highest-tax counties
Ogle County's 2.030% effective rate significantly exceeds Illinois's state average of 1.831%, placing it among the pricier counties statewide. With a median tax of $3,737 on homes valued at $184,100, Ogle residents face a notably heavy tax burden.
Ogle taxes run highest in the surrounding region
Ogle's 2.030% rate towers over nearby Menard (1.637%) and Montgomery (1.720%), making it one of the region's most expensive counties. A homeowner with a $180,000 property in Ogle pays roughly $700 more annually than the same home would cost in Menard.
Ogle homeowners pay $3,737 in median annual taxes
The median $184,100 home in Ogle County generates $3,737 in annual property taxes. Adding mortgage-related costs, the full annual burden reaches $3,885.
High-tax county residents should verify assessments carefully
Ogle County's elevated rates make assessment accuracy crucial—overvaluation by even 10% costs hundreds annually. Filing a reassessment request or appeal is worthwhile for any homeowner uncertain about their property's fair market value.
How Ogle County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Ogle County
2.03%
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.