White County Property Taxes
White County, Illinois
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
50.1% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$116/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.39%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$100,100
State avg ▼ $146,132
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,461
$122/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,338
$112/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#8
of 102 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in White County, Illinois
White County taxes well below national median
At 1.387%, White County's effective tax rate ranks in the bottom 25% nationally—homeowners here pay far less than the typical American household. The median property tax of $1,388 is half the national median of $2,690, reflecting both lower home values and a lighter tax burden.
Among Illinois' most affordable tax counties
White County ranks near the bottom of Illinois' 102 counties for effective tax rates, paying 1.387% versus the state average of 1.831%. This advantage means residents keep more of their income compared to most other Illinois communities.
White County undercuts region in taxes
White County's 1.387% rate beats neighboring Williamson County (1.710%) and Gallatin County peers significantly. Among southern Illinois counties, only a handful match this favorable tax position.
Typical White County homeowner pays $1,388 annually
On a median home valued at $100,100, the annual property tax bill runs $1,388—or about $116 per month. Even with mortgage escrow, the effective burden remains modest compared to state and national benchmarks.
You may be overassessed—consider an appeal
Many Illinois homeowners, including those in White County, pay taxes on overvalued assessments. Filing a formal tax appeal with your county assessor's office can lower your bill if your home's assessed value exceeds fair market value.
How White County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
White County
1.39%
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.