Vermilion County Property Taxes
Vermilion County, Illinois
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
40.1% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$139/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.79%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$92,900
State avg ▼ $146,132
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,243
$187/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,306
$109/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#48
of 102 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Vermilion County, Illinois
Vermilion taxes slightly below U.S. average
Vermilion County's effective tax rate of 1.793% runs slightly below the national median of 1.831%, positioning it as a relatively affordable county for property taxes nationwide. The median property tax of $1,666 is 38% lower than the national median of $2,690.
Below-average taxes for Illinois
Vermilion County ranks in the bottom 30% of Illinois counties for effective tax rate at 1.793%, below the state average of 1.831%. This modest advantage helps keep homeowner costs lower than most of Illinois.
Competitive taxes in central Illinois
Vermilion County's 1.793% rate falls between Tazewell County (2.116%) and Wayne County (1.526%), making it middle-ground for the region. Despite lower median home values ($92,900), Vermilion residents enjoy tax rates comparable to or better than neighboring counties.
Median home costs under $1,700 yearly
A median-valued home in Vermilion County ($92,900) carries an estimated annual property tax of just $1,666. This low absolute dollar amount reflects both the modest home values and favorable tax rate.
Challenge your assessment if overvalued
Even with affordable taxes, some Vermilion County homeowners are overassessed and can file appeals to reduce their bills. A successful challenge costs nothing and could save you hundreds annually.
How Vermilion County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Vermilion County
1.79%
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.