Greene County, Illinois Property Taxes

What Are Effective Property Tax Rates Across Greene County?

Local government entities set tax rates, which vary widely across Greene County. Each year, the county estimates its budget for public services and divides that total by the assessed value of all taxable property within its jurisdiction.

Below, compare Greene County's effective property tax rate to other counties in Illinois or the U.S. median of 1.02%.

Greene County's median effective rate stands at 2.00%, which is higher than the national median of 1.02%. Within Greene County, the highest rate is found in HILLVIEW at 2.58%, while ELDRED has the lowest at 1.43%.

These variations reflect differences in local school district levies, Special service areas (SSAs) assessments, and special district bonds — which compound the base county rate.

Property tax bills in Greene County are calculated from a home’s assessed value, not its market price alone. Local taxing authorities apply the county’s tax rates to that assessed value, and the final bill reflects the mix of school, county, municipal, and other local levies. Because assessments and tax rates can change, two homes with similar market values may still receive different bills.

For homeowners, this means the property tax bill depends on both how the home is valued and where it is located within the county. In Greene County, the median home price is $57,052, while the median property tax bill is $1,440 in Carrollton and $245 in Patterson, showing how much bills can vary by city. Across the county, the 25th percentile tax bill is $522, the 75th percentile is $1,758, and the 90th percentile reaches $2,590. Compared with the national median property tax rate of 1.02% and a national median bill of $2,400, Greene County homeowners often see a lower overall tax burden, though individual bills can still be significant.