Williamson County Property Taxes

Williamson County, Illinois

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

10.5% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$208/mo escrow

#41 of 102 counties in Illinois

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.71%

vs. Illinois Avg10.5% below
vs. National Avg7.4% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$145,600

State avg $146,132

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,924

$244/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,729

$144/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#41

of 102 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Williamson County, Illinois

Williamson County taxes below national median

At 1.710%, Williamson County's effective rate falls comfortably below the national median, with homeowners paying $2,490 annually versus the U.S. median of $2,690. The county ranks in the bottom 30% nationally for tax burden.

Williamson ranks near state average in taxes

Illinois' average effective rate is 1.831%, and Williamson County comes in just below at 1.710%, placing it slightly favorable compared to most of the state. The median tax of $2,490 also undercuts the state median of $2,782.

Williamson undercuts southern Illinois neighbors

Williamson County's 1.710% rate beats nearby Jackson County and White County, positioning it favorably within the southern Illinois region. The rate reflects moderate home values and relatively restrained tax collection in the area.

Typical Williamson homeowner pays $2,490 yearly

On a median home valued at $145,600, annual property taxes run $2,490—about $207 monthly. Homeowners with mortgages add roughly $245 monthly to escrow, creating a combined payment near $452 per month.

Williamson homeowners can challenge overassessments

Even in moderate-tax Williamson County, many properties are assessed above fair market value, particularly in growing areas. Homeowners should request a reassessment review if recent comparable sales suggest their home's assessed value is inflated.

How Williamson County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Williamson County$2,490
Illinois State Average$2,782
National Average$1,924

Williamson County

1.71%

Effective rate

Illinois Avg

1.90%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Williamson County, Illinois?
The effective property tax rate in Williamson County, Illinois is 1.71%. 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 Williamson County?
The median annual property tax payment in Williamson County is $2,490. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,924, while those without a mortgage pay $1,729.
How does Williamson County compare to the Illinois average?
Williamson County's effective tax rate of 1.71% is lower than the Illinois state average of 1.90%. The median annual property tax in Williamson County is $2,490, compared to the state average of $2,782.
What is the median home value in Williamson County, Illinois?
The median home value in Williamson County, Illinois is $145,600, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Williamson County a low property tax area in Illinois?
Yes — Williamson County's effective property tax rate of 1.71% is below the Illinois average of 1.90%. The median annual property tax of $2,490 is also lower the state average of $2,782, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Williamson County rank for property taxes in Illinois?
Williamson County ranks #41 out of 102 counties in Illinois by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.71% and median annual tax of $2,490, 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.