Homeowners in Brown County, Illinois paid a median $2,291 a year in property tax on a median home worth $150,300, an effective rate of about 1.52% (Census 2020–2024).
2.01%Illinois statewide · US 0.94%
How Brown County compares
Effective rate (median tax ÷ median value)
Median tax paid per year
Tax on a home here
At the local 1.52% effective rate
| Home value | Estimated yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $2,286 | $191 |
| $250,000 | $3,811 | $318 |
| $350,000 | $5,335 | $445 |
| $500,000 | $7,621 | $635 |
Cities and towns in Brown County
| Place | Median tax | Median value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Sterling | $2,271 | $131,200 | 1.73% |
| Versailles | $1,706 | $91,100 | 1.87% |
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Related
- Illinois property tax by countyall counties ranked
- Pike County, IL1.53% effective
- Shelby County, IL1.50% effective
- Macoupin County, IL1.50% effective
- Scott County, IL1.50% effective
- Wayne County, IL1.49% effective
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020–2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax ÷ median home value. Actual bills depend on assessed value, exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran) and local levies. Check with your county assessor or treasurer. Not tax advice.
Major Cities & Counties in Illinois
Largest by population (Census ACS 2020–2024). Property tax for each:
- Chicago pop. 2,711,226
- Aurora pop. 179,898
- Naperville pop. 150,692
- Joliet pop. 150,445
- Rockford pop. 147,521
- Elgin pop. 114,934
- Springfield pop. 113,330
- Peoria pop. 112,169
- Champaign pop. 89,996
- Waukegan pop. 89,076
- Cook County pop. 5,182,090
- DuPage County pop. 930,024
- Lake County pop. 714,223
- Will County pop. 701,462
- Kane County pop. 517,255
- McHenry County pop. 312,591
- Winnebago County pop. 283,292
- Madison County pop. 264,238
- St. Clair County pop. 253,694
- Champaign County pop. 208,741
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Brown County, Illinois?
Homeowners in Brown County, Illinois paid a median $2,291 a year in property tax on a median home worth $150,300, an effective rate of about 1.52% (Census 2020–2024).
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Brown County?
About $4,573 a year ($381 a month) at the 1.52% median effective rate. Your bill depends on assessed value and exemptions.
Is Brown County property tax high?
It ranks #23 lowest of 102 Illinois counties. The state median effective rate is 2.01% and the US rate is 0.94%.
Where do I pay property tax in Brown County?
Bills are issued and collected by the Brown County treasurer or tax collector, based on values set by the county assessor.