Homeowners in De Witt County, Illinois paid a median $2,322 a year in property tax on a median home worth $130,300, an effective rate of about 1.78% (Census 2020–2024).
2.01%Illinois statewide · US 0.94%
How De Witt County compares
Effective rate (median tax ÷ median value)
Median tax paid per year
Tax on a home here
At the local 1.78% effective rate
| Home value | Estimated yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $2,673 | $223 |
| $250,000 | $4,455 | $371 |
| $350,000 | $6,237 | $520 |
| $500,000 | $8,910 | $743 |
Cities and towns in De Witt County
| Place | Median tax | Median value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton | $1,797 | $102,800 | 1.75% |
| Farmer City | $3,195 | $138,500 | 2.31% |
| Wapella | $1,710 | $98,500 | 1.74% |
| Waynesville | $2,039 | $95,300 | 2.14% |
| Weldon | $2,278 | $100,000 | 2.28% |
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Related
- Illinois property tax by countyall counties ranked
- Schuyler County, IL1.78% effective
- Logan County, IL1.77% effective
- Morgan County, IL1.76% effective
- Moultrie County, IL1.80% effective
- Jersey County, IL1.76% 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 De Witt County, Illinois?
Homeowners in De Witt County, Illinois paid a median $2,322 a year in property tax on a median home worth $130,300, an effective rate of about 1.78% (Census 2020–2024).
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in De Witt County?
About $5,346 a year ($446 a month) at the 1.78% median effective rate. Your bill depends on assessed value and exemptions.
Is De Witt County property tax high?
It ranks #50 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 De Witt County?
Bills are issued and collected by the De Witt County treasurer or tax collector, based on values set by the county assessor.