Wabash County Property Taxes
Wabash County, Illinois
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
45.1% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$127/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.47%
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)
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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
1.47%
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.