Sangamon County Property Taxes
Sangamon County, Illinois
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
21.1% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$281/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.98%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$170,300
State avg ▲ $146,132
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$3,651
$304/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,981
$248/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#67
of 102 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Sangamon County, Illinois
Sangamon taxes slightly above national median
At 1.98%, Sangamon County's effective tax rate edges past the national median of 2.05%, placing it near the 50th percentile nationally. The median property tax of $3,369 exceeds the national median of $2,690, though the county's median home value of $170,300 is 40% lower than the national median.
Sangamon ranks above Illinois average
With a 1.98% effective rate, Sangamon exceeds Illinois' state average of 1.83% by 15 basis points. The median tax of $3,369 is among the higher county-level burdens in the state, placing Sangamon in the upper-middle tier statewide.
Sangamon higher than most surrounding counties
Sangamon's 1.98% rate exceeds Shelby County (1.50%) and Saline County (1.56%) but aligns closely with Stark County (1.64%). The $3,369 median tax here is notably higher than these neighbors, reflecting stronger local revenue needs.
Plan for approximately $3,369 yearly
On the median home valued at $170,300, Sangamon County homeowners typically pay $3,369 per year in property taxes. When accounting for mortgage escrow reserves, the median increases to $3,651.
Assessments deserve regular review
With property values fluctuating, many Sangamon homeowners' assessments lag behind—but some may also run ahead of market value. Requesting an assessment appeal is straightforward and could save you hundreds annually if your home is overvalued.
How Sangamon County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Sangamon County
1.98%
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.