Schuyler County Property Taxes
Schuyler County, Illinois
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
30.3% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$162/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.83%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$106,200
State avg ▼ $146,132
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,203
$184/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,694
$141/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#50
of 102 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Schuyler County, Illinois
Schuyler taxes near the national middle
At 1.83%, Schuyler County's effective tax rate closely mirrors the national median of 2.05%, placing it near the 45th percentile nationally. The median property tax of $1,940 falls well below the national median of $2,690, with the county's $106,200 median home value being 62% lower than the national norm.
Schuyler virtually matches state average
Schuyler's 1.83% effective rate aligns almost perfectly with Illinois' state average of 1.83%, making it a representative tax jurisdiction within the state. The county ranks solidly in the middle tier statewide.
Schuyler moderate within the region
At 1.83%, Schuyler's rate sits between Scott County's lower 1.38% and Stark County's 1.64%, making it moderate within its region. The $1,940 median tax places it mid-range among these comparable counties.
Expect approximately $1,940 annually
On the median home valued at $106,200, Schuyler County homeowners typically pay $1,940 per year in property taxes. With mortgage escrow included, the median rises to $2,203.
Don't skip the assessment check
Even in moderately-taxed counties, individual parcels can be assessed above fair market value, especially in slower real estate markets. A quick assessment review could confirm you're not overpaying.
How Schuyler County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Schuyler County
1.83%
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.