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Jackson County, IL Property Tax Calculator
Jackson County homeowners pay a median $2,526 a year in property tax, 1.84% of a median $137,300 home: below Illinois's 2.01% but above the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Jackson County by home value, at 1.84%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $70,000 | $1,288 | $107 |
| $100,000 | $1,840 | $153 |
| $140,000 | $2,576 | $215 |
| $210,000 | $3,864 | $322 |
| $270,000 | $4,968 | $414 |
Jackson County against Illinois and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson County | 1.84% | $2,526 | $137,300 | $48,763 |
| Illinois | 2.01% | $5,298 | $263,300 | $83,390 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Jackson County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Jackson County?
The effective rate is 1.84%: a median $2,526 a year on a median $137,300 home. That's the 25th highest of the 28 Illinois counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Jackson County?
About $7,360 a year, $613 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Jackson County compare with the rest of Illinois?
Its rate is below the state's 2.01%. Across Illinois, covered counties range from 1.58% to 2.58%.
How do I lower my Jackson County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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