Shelby County Property Taxes
Shelby County, Illinois
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
29.7% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$163/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.50%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$130,400
State avg ▼ $146,132
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,174
$181/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,804
$150/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#16
of 102 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Shelby County, Illinois
Shelby taxes well below national average
At 1.50%, Shelby County's effective tax rate falls significantly short of the national median of 2.05%, placing it in roughly the 30th percentile nationally. The median property tax of $1,955 is 27% below the national median of $2,690, despite the county's median home value of $130,400.
Shelby ranks among state's lowest-tax counties
With a 1.50% effective rate, Shelby County falls below the Illinois state average of 1.83%, placing it in the lower tier statewide. This favorable positioning offers substantial savings compared to many other Illinois jurisdictions.
Shelby competitive with regional peers
At 1.50%, Shelby's rate rivals Saline County (1.56%) and edges below Stark County (1.64%), making it among the region's most affordable. The $1,955 median tax aligns closely with these comparably-taxed neighbors.
Plan for approximately $1,955 yearly
On the median home valued at $130,400, Shelby County homeowners typically pay $1,955 per year in property taxes. With mortgage escrow reserves factored in, the median rises to $2,174.
Assessment appeals remain worthwhile
Even in a low-tax county, individual properties can be assessed above market value, particularly in rural or slower-moving markets. A reassessment request costs nothing and could reveal further savings.
How Shelby County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Shelby County
1.50%
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.