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Wayne County Property Taxes

Wayne County, Illinois

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

40% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$139/mo escrow

#22 of 102 counties in Illinois

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.53%

vs. Illinois Avg40% below
vs. National Avg37.9% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$109,400

State avg ▼ $146,132

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,913

$159/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,422

$119/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#22

of 102 counties (1 = lowest)

Similar tax rates

Richland County, IL1.52%Fayette County, IL1.52%Effingham County, IL1.51%

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Wayne County, Illinois

Wayne taxes near national median

Wayne County's effective tax rate of 1.526% sits below the national median of 1.831%, making it a relatively affordable county for property taxes nationwide. The median property tax of $1,670 is 38% lower than the national median of $2,690.

Bottom 30% of Illinois counties

Wayne County ranks in the lowest third of Illinois counties for effective tax rate at 1.526%, well below the state average of 1.831%. This positions Wayne as one of the more tax-friendly counties in Illinois.

Competitive taxes in the region

Wayne County's 1.526% rate places it between Wabash County (1.471%), the regional lowest, and Vermilion County (1.793%). Homeowners here enjoy some of the best tax rates in southern Illinois.

Median home costs just $1,670 yearly

A median-valued home in Wayne County ($109,400) carries an estimated annual property tax of only $1,670. This modest bill makes Wayne County an affordable choice for property owners.

Still worth appealing your assessment

Even with favorable tax rates, some Wayne County homeowners are overassessed and can appeal their valuations at no cost. A successful appeal could provide additional savings on your tax bill.

How Wayne County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Wayne County$1,670
Illinois State Average$2,782
National Average$1,924

Wayne County

1.53%

Effective rate

Illinois Avg

1.90%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Wayne County, Illinois?
The effective property tax rate in Wayne County, Illinois is 1.53%. 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 Wayne County?
The median annual property tax payment in Wayne County is $1,670. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,913, while those without a mortgage pay $1,422.
How does Wayne County compare to the Illinois average?
Wayne County's effective tax rate of 1.53% is lower than the Illinois state average of 1.90%. The median annual property tax in Wayne County is $1,670, compared to the state average of $2,782.
What is the median home value in Wayne County, Illinois?
The median home value in Wayne County, Illinois is $109,400, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Wayne County a low property tax area in Illinois?
Yes — Wayne County's effective property tax rate of 1.53% is below the Illinois average of 1.90%. The median annual property tax of $1,670 is also lower the state average of $2,782, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Wayne County rank for property taxes in Illinois?
Wayne County ranks #22 out of 102 counties in Illinois by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.53% and median annual tax of $1,670, it falls in the lower third of counties statewide.

Counties with Similar Tax Rates

Richland County

Illinois

▼ 0.01%

1.52%

$1,618/yr median

Fayette County

Illinois

▼ 0.01%

1.52%

$1,740/yr median

Effingham County

Illinois

▼ 0.02%

1.51%

$2,713/yr median

Nearby Counties

Edwards County

Illinois

1.47%

$1,429/yr

Clay County

Illinois

1.62%

$1,523/yr

Richland County

Illinois

1.52%

$1,618/yr

Hamilton County

Illinois

1.35%

$1,470/yr

White County

Illinois

1.39%

$1,388/yr

Other Counties in Illinois

Pulaski County

0.82%

Pope County

1.02%

Hardin County

1.18%

Lawrence County

1.21%

Johnson County

1.32%

Hamilton County

1.35%

Scott County

1.38%

White County

1.39%

Randolph County

1.40%

Union County

1.41%

Edwards County

1.47%

Brown County

1.47%

Wabash County

1.47%

Calhoun County

1.47%

Massac County

1.50%

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.

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