Warren County Property Taxes

Warren County, Illinois

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

30.9% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$160/mo escrow

#57 of 102 counties in Illinois

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.90%

vs. Illinois Avg30.9% below
vs. National Avg28.6% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$101,300

State avg $146,132

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,866

$156/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$2,034

$170/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#57

of 102 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Warren County, Illinois

Warren taxes slightly above national norm

Warren County's effective tax rate of 1.896% marginally exceeds the national median of 1.831%, placing it slightly above the U.S. average. The median property tax of $1,921 trails the national median of $2,690 by 29%, reflecting lower home values in the county.

Middle-range Illinois county for taxes

Warren County ranks around the midpoint of Illinois counties for effective tax rate at 1.896%, slightly above the state average of 1.831%. This positions Warren as a moderate-tax county relative to the rest of Illinois.

Higher rate than most nearby counties

Warren County's 1.896% rate exceeds Vermilion County (1.793%), Wabash County (1.471%), and Wayne County (1.526%). Despite modest home values ($101,300), Warren residents pay slightly more in property taxes than residents of most surrounding counties.

Median home costs roughly $1,921 yearly

A median-valued home in Warren County ($101,300) carries an estimated annual property tax of $1,921. This modest bill reflects both the lower home values and moderate tax rate.

Check if your assessment is fair

Warren County homeowners should verify their assessments, as overvaluation is common and appeals are free. A successful challenge could reduce your annual tax obligation.

How Warren County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Warren County$1,921
Illinois State Average$2,782
National Average$1,924

Warren County

1.90%

Effective rate

Illinois Avg

1.90%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Warren County, Illinois?
The effective property tax rate in Warren County, Illinois is 1.90%. 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 Warren County?
The median annual property tax payment in Warren County is $1,921. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,866, while those without a mortgage pay $2,034.
How does Warren County compare to the Illinois average?
Warren County's effective tax rate of 1.90% is lower than the Illinois state average of 1.90%. The median annual property tax in Warren County is $1,921, compared to the state average of $2,782.
What is the median home value in Warren County, Illinois?
The median home value in Warren County, Illinois is $101,300, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Warren County a low property tax area in Illinois?
Yes — Warren County's effective property tax rate of 1.90% is below the Illinois average of 1.90%. The median annual property tax of $1,921 is also lower the state average of $2,782, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Warren County rank for property taxes in Illinois?
Warren County ranks #57 out of 102 counties in Illinois by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.90% and median annual tax of $1,921, it falls in the middle 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.