Woodford County Property Taxes
Woodford County, Illinois
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
51.8% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$352/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
2.18%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$193,800
State avg ▲ $146,132
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$4,397
$366/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$4,045
$337/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#88
of 102 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Woodford County, Illinois
Woodford County taxes rank above national median
At 2.180%, Woodford County's effective rate exceeds the national median, with homeowners paying $4,224 annually—57% more than the U.S. median of $2,690. The county ranks in the upper 40% nationally for property tax burden.
Woodford ranks well above state average in taxes
Illinois' average effective rate stands at 1.831%, but Woodford County residents pay 2.180%—19% higher than the state norm. The median tax of $4,224 also exceeds Illinois' median of $2,782 despite smaller home values.
Woodford's taxes high for central Illinois county
Woodford County's 2.180% rate exceeds most central Illinois neighbors, including McLean County and Livingston County. The rate reflects strong municipal and school service funding in this prosperous agricultural region.
Typical Woodford homeowner pays $4,224 yearly
On a median home valued at $193,800, annual property taxes total $4,224—about $352 per month. Homeowners with mortgages typically add roughly $58 monthly to escrow, creating a combined payment near $410 per month.
Woodford homeowners should verify their assessments
Many Woodford County properties, especially newer homes in growing areas, may carry assessments above current market value. Homeowners can request a reassessment or file a formal appeal if comparable sales data support a lower valuation.
How Woodford County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Woodford County
2.18%
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.