Adams County, IL Property Taxes (2026)

Adams County owners pay a median of $2,461 a year on a median home value of $155,900, an effective rate of 1.58%. That's the 75th-highest rate of 102 Illinois counties with Census data, below the Illinois county median of 1.85%.

Updated October 2026 · Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023)

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Effective tax rate

1.58%

75th highest of 102 in IL

Median annual bill

$2,461

~$205/month

Median home value

$155,900

Illinois county median

1.85%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Adams County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Adams County's 1.58% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$2,463
Savings at 10–15% off
$246–$369
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Adams County vs. Illinois vs. U.S. property tax rates

Adams County1.58%
Illinois county median1.85%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Adams County's effective property tax rate is 1.58%, vs. 1.85% for the median Illinois county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 75th of 102 in Illinois. Effective rate = median tax bill ÷ median home value, so it already reflects typical exemptions. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023))

How to appeal your property taxes in Adams County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

    Check the assessed value from the Adams County Assessor. Compare it to recent sales of similar homes nearby.

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Adams County deadline is 30 days after publication. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment year.

  3. 3

    Gather evidence

    Recent comparable sales, photos of condition issues, repair estimates or an independent appraisal.

  4. 4

    Present your case

    Submit evidence or attend a hearing with the County Assessor.

  5. 5

    Get your decision

    If you win, your assessed value and bill go down. On a $2,461 bill, 10–15% off is $246–$369 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Illinois

Illinois homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Adams County Assessor for amounts.

Homestead exemption

For your primary residence. Reduces the value used to calculate your bill.

Senior / over-65

Many states add an exemption or freeze for owners 65 and older.

Disability

For homeowners with qualifying disabilities, often similar to the over-65 benefit.

Veterans

Disabled veterans may get partial or full exemptions depending on rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Adams County, Illinois?
The median effective property tax rate in Adams County is 1.58%: a median annual bill of $2,461 on a median home value of $155,900. That's the 75th-highest rate of 102 Illinois counties with Census data. Your own rate depends on which city, school district and special districts you're in. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023).
How much are property taxes in Adams County?
The median Adams County property tax bill is $2,461 a year, about $205 a month, compared with a Illinois county median of $2,363.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Adams County?
The deadline to appeal in Adams County is 30 days after publication. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Adams County a high property tax area?
Adams County's 1.58% effective rate is below the Illinois county median of 1.85% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 75th-highest rate of 102 Illinois counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Adams County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Brown County

Rate: 1.47%

Median bill: $2,090

Hancock County

Rate: 1.86%

Median bill: $2,020

Pike County

Rate: 1.56%

Median bill: $1,557

Schuyler County

Rate: 1.83%

Median bill: $1,940

McDonough County

Rate: 2.16%

Median bill: $2,238

Scott County

Rate: 1.38%

Median bill: $1,406

Cass County

Rate: 2.10%

Median bill: $2,007

Morgan County

Rate: 1.88%

Median bill: $2,420

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