Stark County Property Taxes
Stark County, Illinois
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
38.9% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$142/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.64%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$103,500
State avg ▼ $146,132
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,856
$155/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,466
$122/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#32
of 102 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Stark County, Illinois
Stark taxes modestly below national median
At 1.64%, Stark County's effective tax rate falls slightly below the national median of 2.05%, placing it in roughly the 40th percentile nationally. The median property tax of $1,700 is 37% below the national median of $2,690, reflecting both favorable local tax policy and lower home values.
Stark slightly below Illinois average
With a 1.64% effective rate, Stark County sits just below the Illinois state average of 1.83%, positioning it comfortably in the lower-to-middle tier statewide. The $1,700 median tax is well below the state median, offering relative affordability.
Stark reasonable within the region
At 1.64%, Stark's rate falls between Scott County's lowest 1.38% and Schuyler County's 1.83%, making it moderate within its peer group. The $1,700 median tax places it mid-range among comparable counties.
Expect roughly $1,700 annually
On the median home valued at $103,500, Stark County homeowners typically pay $1,700 per year in property taxes. With mortgage escrow included, the median rises to $1,856.
Assessment appeals easy to file
Even in moderate-tax counties, individual assessments can exceed market value, costing homeowners needlessly each year. A simple reassessment request could confirm whether your property valuation remains fair.
How Stark County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Stark County
1.64%
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.