Palestine, Crawford County, Illinois Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Palestine, Illinois
Median Palestine, Illinois effective property tax rate: 2.98%, significantly higher than the national median of 1.02%, and higher than the Illinois state median of 2.33%.
Median Palestine, Illinois home value: $85,734
Median annual Palestine, Illinois tax bill: $2,735, $335 higher than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Crawford calculated?
Property taxes in Palestine, Illinois are calculated based on the tax assessed value, which is often lower than the actual market value due to property tax exemptions such as the homestead or senior exemption.
Understanding Palestine's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Palestine, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Palestine, Crawford County, Illinois Property Tax Bill Calculator
$100,000
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Median Effective Tax Rate
2.98%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
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How Does the Palestine Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Palestine property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Palestine's median effective tax rate of 2.98% — based on actual property records in Crawford County — to generate your estimate.
Enter your property's estimated assessed value — the figure the local assessment system uses to calculate your bill, which reflects any exemptions you hold and is typically lower than your home's market value. Our calculator applies Palestine's median effective rate across all local levies, providing a more accurate estimate than applying a single county millage rate.
Your bill may vary by ZIP code within Palestine: rates range from 2.98% in 62451 to 2.98% in 62451, primarily due to differences in school district levies and local assessment districts.
For a more precise estimate, scroll down to explore ZIP code-level tax rate trends across Palestine.
About Palestine Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Palestine, Crawford, Illinois
Palestine’s median effective property tax rate of 2.98% is higher than the Illinois state median of 2.33% and higher than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Crawford County base levy combined with local school district levies and Special service areas (SSAs) that vary by subdivision throughout the city.
Property tax rates are not uniform across Palestine. Homeowners in the 62451 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 2.98%, while those in the same ZIP code pay 2.98%. This spread — 0 percentage points across the same city — reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Crawford County. Understanding which part of Palestine you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Palestine homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the local Tax Assessor before the June 1, 2026 deadline each year.
If your estimated bill above seems higher than expected, Ownwell can review your assessment and protest on your behalf. You only pay if we save you money.
Property Tax Rates Across Palestine, Crawford County, Illinois
As noted earlier, local government entities set tax rates, which can vary widely within a state.
Why? Because annually, each county estimates its required budget to provide services and divides that by the total value of all taxable property within its jurisdiction. This calculation results in the property tax rate.
While there are votes and laws involved in setting tax rates and budgets, in a nutshell, this is the annual process.
Below, you can compare Palestine's effective property tax rate to other cities in Illinois and the median property tax rates in Illinois and the U.S.
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Palestine Tax Rate
2.98%
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Crawford County Tax Rate
2.65%
Median Effective Illinois Tax Rate
2.33%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Palestine, Crawford County, Illinois
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62451 | 2.07% | 2.58% | 2.98% | 3.57% | 3.94% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Palestine, Crawford County, Illinois
When examining property taxes in Palestine, Illinois, understanding the distinction between "market value" and "assessed value" is crucial.
The market value is what a willing buyer would pay to a willing seller in an open and competitive market, often influenced by location, property condition, and economic market trends. The Crawford County assessment office estimates the market value for tax purposes.
The assessed value is the market value minus any applicable exemptions or limits determined by local laws and offerings. The tax assessed value is the figure used to calculate your property taxes or the amount multiplied by your tax rate to get your tax bill.
Assessment notices:
In Crawford County, assessment notices are sent in the spring each year. They'll typically reach your mailbox by the middle of the month when notices are sent.
Each property owner receives an assessment notice that contains both the market value and assessed value, along with an estimate of your property tax bill. For example, the median home price in Palestine is $85,734, with tax bills ranging significantly across the county. 62451 has the highest median home price at $85,734.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Palestine, Crawford County, Illinois
Source: Ownwell
$80,544
$106,991
$133,437
Median Palestine Market Value
$85,734
Median Crawford County Market Value
$84,738
Median Illinois Market Value
$227,888
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Palestine, Crawford County, Illinois
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62451 | $28,849 | $48,422 | $85,734 | $166,792 | $219,832 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Palestine, Crawford County, Illinois
Property tax bills in Palestine, Crawford County, Illinois are based on the assessed value of a home and the local tax rate. When a property’s market value changes, the assessed value can change too, which affects the final bill. Local taxing authorities use that assessed value to determine how much a homeowner owes each year.
With a median home price of $85,734, property taxes can still vary widely from one homeowner to another. The median property tax bill in the area is $2,735.00, which is above the national median property tax bill of $2,400. Bills can range from $1,444 at the 25th percentile to $5,465 at the 75th percentile, and reach $7,222 at the 90th percentile.
These differences matter because a higher assessed value or a higher local tax rate can increase the amount due, even if the home itself has not changed much. For homeowners, that means property taxes can become a significant part of annual housing costs.
Median Palestine Tax Bill
$2,735
Median Crawford County Tax Bill
$2,426
Median Illinois Tax Bill
$5,277
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Palestine, Crawford County, Illinois
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62451 | $998 | $1,444 | $2,735 | $5,465 | $7,222 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | July 1 |
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| Crawford Tax Assessor | |
| Website | crawfordil.devnetwedge.com |