Homeowners in Whiteside County, Illinois paid a median $2,598 a year in property tax on a median home worth $127,100, an effective rate of about 2.04% (Census 2020–2024).
2.01%Illinois statewide · US 0.94%
How Whiteside County compares
Effective rate (median tax ÷ median value)
Median tax paid per year
Tax on a home here
At the local 2.04% effective rate
| Home value | Estimated yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $3,066 | $256 |
| $250,000 | $5,110 | $426 |
| $350,000 | $7,154 | $596 |
| $500,000 | $10,220 | $852 |
Cities and towns in Whiteside County
| Place | Median tax | Median value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling | $2,588 | $108,700 | 2.38% |
| Rock Falls | $2,112 | $83,900 | 2.52% |
| Morrison | $2,366 | $118,000 | 2.01% |
| Fulton | $2,132 | $121,700 | 1.75% |
| Prophetstown | $2,316 | $116,600 | 1.99% |
| Erie | $2,289 | $151,900 | 1.51% |
| Albany | $3,000 | $148,800 | 2.02% |
| Tampico | $1,593 | $86,000 | 1.85% |
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Related
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- Livingston County, IL2.05% effective
- DuPage County, IL2.05% effective
- St. Clair County, IL2.03% effective
- Ogle County, IL2.06% effective
- Champaign County, IL2.06% 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 Whiteside County, Illinois?
Homeowners in Whiteside County, Illinois paid a median $2,598 a year in property tax on a median home worth $127,100, an effective rate of about 2.04% (Census 2020–2024).
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Whiteside County?
About $6,132 a year ($511 a month) at the 2.04% median effective rate. Your bill depends on assessed value and exemptions.
Is Whiteside County property tax high?
It ranks #77 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 Whiteside County?
Bills are issued and collected by the Whiteside County treasurer or tax collector, based on values set by the county assessor.