Wabash County Property Taxes

Wabash County, Illinois

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

45.1% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$127/mo escrow

#13 of 102 counties in Illinois

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.47%

vs. Illinois Avg45.1% below
vs. National Avg43.2% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$103,900

State avg $146,132

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,942

$162/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,189

$99/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#13

of 102 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Wabash County, Illinois

Wabash taxes competitive nationally

Wabash County's effective tax rate of 1.471% sits below the national median of 1.831%, making it relatively affordable for property taxes across the U.S. The median property tax of $1,528 is 43% lower than the national median of $2,690.

Bottom 25% of Illinois counties

Wabash County ranks in the lowest quartile of Illinois counties for effective tax rate at 1.471%, well below the state average of 1.831%. This positions Wabash as one of the most tax-friendly counties in the state.

Lower taxes than adjacent counties

Wabash County's 1.471% rate edges out Wayne County (1.526%) and trails Union County (1.405%), the regional leader. Homeowners here benefit from some of the lowest property tax rates in southern Illinois.

Median home costs just $1,528 yearly

A median-valued home in Wabash County ($103,900) generates an estimated annual property tax of only $1,528. With mortgage-related adjustments, owners may pay up to $1,942 annually.

Appeal if your home is overassessed

Even in low-tax Wabash County, some homeowners overpay due to inflated assessments and can appeal at no cost. An appeal could further reduce your modest tax bill.

How Wabash County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Wabash County$1,528
Illinois State Average$2,782
National Average$1,924

Wabash County

1.47%

Effective rate

Illinois Avg

1.90%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Wabash County, Illinois?
The effective property tax rate in Wabash County, Illinois is 1.47%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Wabash County?
The median annual property tax payment in Wabash County is $1,528. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,942, while those without a mortgage pay $1,189.
How does Wabash County compare to the Illinois average?
Wabash County's effective tax rate of 1.47% is lower than the Illinois state average of 1.90%. The median annual property tax in Wabash County is $1,528, compared to the state average of $2,782.
What is the median home value in Wabash County, Illinois?
The median home value in Wabash County, Illinois is $103,900, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Wabash County a low property tax area in Illinois?
Yes — Wabash County's effective property tax rate of 1.47% is below the Illinois average of 1.90%. The median annual property tax of $1,528 is also lower the state average of $2,782, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Wabash County rank for property taxes in Illinois?
Wabash County ranks #13 out of 102 counties in Illinois by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.47% and median annual tax of $1,528, it falls in the lower third of counties statewide.

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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.