Murphysboro, Jackson County, Illinois Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Murphysboro, Illinois
Median Murphysboro, Illinois effective property tax rate: 2.57%, significantly higher than the national median of 1.02%, and higher than the Illinois state median of 2.33%.
Median Murphysboro, Illinois home value: $83,301
Median annual Murphysboro, Illinois tax bill: $2,093, lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Jackson calculated?
Property taxes in Murphysboro, 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 Murphysboro's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Murphysboro, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Murphysboro, Jackson County, Illinois Property Tax Bill Calculator
$100,000
$1,500,000
$3,000,000
Median Effective Tax Rate
2.57%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
$2,141
$1,987
How Does the Murphysboro Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Murphysboro property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Murphysboro's median effective tax rate of 2.57% — based on actual property records in Jackson 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 Murphysboro's median effective rate across all local levies, providing a more accurate estimate than applying a single county millage rate.
Murphysboro's rate is higher than the Illinois median tax rate of 2.33%, and the typical bill is $2,093, which is $307 lower than the state median tax bill. Your bill may vary by ZIP code within Murphysboro, but the available ZIP code, 62966, shows the same median tax bill.
For a more precise estimate, scroll down to explore ZIP code-level tax rate trends across Murphysboro.
About Murphysboro Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Murphysboro, Jackson, Illinois
Murphysboro’s median effective property tax rate of 2.57% is higher than the Illinois state median of 2.33% and higher than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Jackson County base levy combined with local school district levies and special service areas that vary by subdivision throughout the city.
Property tax rates are not uniform across Murphysboro. Homeowners in the 62966 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 2.57%, while those in the same ZIP also pay 2.57%. This reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Jackson County. Understanding which part of Murphysboro you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Murphysboro homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the Jackson County 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 Murphysboro, Jackson 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 Murphysboro'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 Murphysboro Tax Rate
2.57%
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 Jackson County Tax Rate
2.77%
Median Effective Illinois Tax Rate
2.33%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Murphysboro, Jackson County, Illinois
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62966 | 1.37% | 2.09% | 2.57% | 3.17% | 3.63% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Murphysboro, Jackson County, Illinois
When examining property taxes in Murphysboro, 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. Jackson County 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 Jackson 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 Murphysboro is $83,301, with tax bills ranging significantly across the county. ZIP code 62966 has the highest median home price at $83,301.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Murphysboro, Jackson County, Illinois
Source: Ownwell
$31,743
$93,434
$155,124
Median Murphysboro Market Value
$83,301
Median Jackson County Market Value
$91,218
Median Illinois Market Value
$227,888
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Murphysboro, Jackson County, Illinois
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62966 | $28,870 | $48,375 | $83,301 | $137,496 | $200,505 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Murphysboro, Jackson County, Illinois
Property tax bills in Murphysboro are based on the assessed value of a home, not its market price alone. Local taxing authorities apply tax rates to that assessed value to determine the annual bill, so two homes with different assessments can owe very different amounts. The size of the bill is influenced by the home’s value, the tax rate set by local governments, and any exemptions or adjustments that may apply.
For homeowners, this means a higher assessed value can lead to a larger tax bill, while a lower assessment can reduce what is owed. In Murphysboro, the median home price is $83,301, and the median property tax bill in ZIP code 62966 is $2,093. That is below the national median property tax bill of $2,400, but still a meaningful cost for many households. Bills can range widely, with the 25th percentile at $1,147 and the 75th percentile at $3,616, showing how much taxes can vary from one property to another.
Median Murphysboro Tax Bill
$2,093
Median Jackson County Tax Bill
$2,526
Median Illinois Tax Bill
$5,277
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Murphysboro, Jackson County, Illinois
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62966 | $579 | $1,147 | $2,093 | $3,616 | $5,499 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | July 1 |
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| Jackson Tax Assessor | |
| Website | jacksonil.devnetwedge.com |