Bureau County property tax
Homeowners in Bureau County, Illinois typically pay about 2.01% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $2,548 on a median home value of $126,900.
Typical effective rate
2.01%
higher than 3% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$2,548
per year
Median home value
$126,900
In IL
#29
of 102 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 2.01% — 114% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and about the Illinois median.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $2,640 for mortgaged homes, $2,420 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 29th highest effective rate of 102 ranked Illinois counties; nationally it sits around the 97th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Bureau County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (2.01%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Bureau County, IL?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Bureau County is 2.01% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($2,548) divided by the median home value ($126,900) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Bureau County?
The median owner-occupied home in Bureau County is valued at $126,900, and the median real estate tax paid is $2,548 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $2,640, versus $2,420 for homes without one.
How does Bureau County compare to the rest of Illinois?
Bureau County's effective rate is about the Illinois median, ranking 29th of 102 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Illinois counties
Counties ranked closest to Bureau County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Illinois counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Whiteside County | 2.04% | $2,598 |
| 27 | St. Clair County | 2.03% | $3,665 |
| 28 | Cass County | 2.02% | $1,958 |
| 30 | Grundy County | 1.99% | $5,420 |
| 31 | Sangamon County | 1.99% | $3,512 |
| 32 | Henry County | 1.99% | $3,016 |
Official data & resources for Bureau County
- Bureau County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Bureau County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Bureau County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.