Scott County Property Taxes
Scott County, Illinois
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
49.5% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$117/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.38%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$101,700
State avg ▼ $146,132
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,794
$150/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,210
$101/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#7
of 102 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Scott County, Illinois
Scott County taxes rank among nation's lowest
At 1.38%, Scott County's effective tax rate is the lowest among Illinois' major counties, placing it in roughly the 20th percentile nationally. The median property tax of $1,406 is nearly half the national median of $2,690, offering exceptional affordability relative to home values.
Illinois' lowest-taxing county profile
Scott County's 1.38% effective rate ranks among the very lowest in Illinois, well below the state average of 1.83%. This 45-basis-point advantage translates to hundreds in annual savings compared to many Illinois county residents.
Scott leads the region in tax affordability
At 1.38%, Scott's rate substantially undercuts neighboring Rock Island (2.33%), Stark (1.64%), and Schuyler (1.83%) counties. The $1,406 median tax is the lowest in the region, making Scott exceptionally attractive for tax-conscious property owners.
Budget roughly $1,406 yearly
On the median home valued at $101,700, Scott County homeowners typically pay just $1,406 per year in property taxes. Adding mortgage escrow reserves brings the median to $1,794.
Even low rates warrant appeals
Scott's favorable tax environment doesn't guarantee every individual assessment is fair—some homeowners may still be overassessed relative to current market conditions. Filing an appeal is simple and could validate additional savings.
How Scott County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Scott County
1.38%
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.