Morgan County Property Tax Rate

Illinois

1.76%effective rate

Morgan County, Illinois has an effective property tax rate of 1.76%, which is 91% higher than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $130,800, homeowners pay approximately $2,306 per year in property taxes. Morgan County ranks #57 out of 102 counties in Illinois for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$2,306

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$130,800

2024 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

3.48%

Median income: $66,306

State Rank📍

#57

of 102 counties in IL

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$2,344

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$2,270

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Morgan County pay on average $74 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Morgan County Compares

Morgan County
1.76%
Illinois Average
2.01%
National Average
0.92%

Top Counties in Illinois

Lake
2.58%
DeKalb
2.45%
Stephenson
2.40%
Winnebago
2.39%
Kendall
2.37%
McHenry
2.36%
Rock Island
2.28%
Kane
2.26%

Illinois Property Tax Exemptions

Available to Morgan County homeowners

General Homestead

$10,000 reduction in EAV ($8,000 in Cook County)

Primary residence owners as of January 1

Senior Homestead

$8,000 reduction in EAV

Homeowners age 65+ who own and occupy as primary residence

Senior Assessment Freeze

Assessed value frozen at base year level (no increases)

Homeowners age 65+ with household income of $65,000 or less

Disabled Veteran

$2,500 for 30-49% disability; $5,000 for 50-69%; full exemption for 70%+ disability

Veterans with service-connected disability of 30% or more

Disability

$2,000 reduction in EAV

Homeowners who are disabled as defined by federal Social Security guidelines

Property Tax Calculator

Estimate your annual property tax in Morgan County

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$50k$2M

Estimated Annual Property Tax

$5,280

$440/month · Rate: 1.76%

Quick Facts

Population33,021
Owner-Occupied63.4%
National Rank#164 of 3,135
Median Income$66,306

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value. Actual property tax rates may vary based on local taxing jurisdictions, exemptions, and assessment practices. This information is for general reference only and should not be used as a substitute for professional tax advice.