Morgan County, IL Property Taxes (2026)

Morgan County owners pay a median of $2,420 a year on a median home value of $128,700, an effective rate of 1.88%. That's the 47th-highest rate of 102 Illinois counties with Census data, above 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

1.88%

47th highest of 102 in IL

Median annual bill

$2,420

~$202/month

Median home value

$128,700

Illinois county median

1.85%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Morgan County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Morgan County's 1.88% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$2,420
Savings at 10–15% off
$242–$363
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Morgan County vs. Illinois vs. U.S. property tax rates

Morgan County1.88%
Illinois county median1.85%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Morgan County's effective property tax rate is 1.88%, vs. 1.85% for the median Illinois county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 47th 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 Morgan County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Morgan 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 $2,420 bill, 10–15% off is $242–$363 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Illinois

Illinois homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Morgan 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 Morgan County, Illinois?
The median effective property tax rate in Morgan County is 1.88%: a median annual bill of $2,420 on a median home value of $128,700. That's the 47th-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 Morgan County?
The median Morgan County property tax bill is $2,420 a year, about $202 a month, compared with a Illinois county median of $2,363.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Morgan County?
The deadline to appeal in Morgan County is 30 days after publication. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Morgan County a high property tax area?
Morgan County's 1.88% effective rate is above the Illinois county median of 1.85% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 47th-highest rate of 102 Illinois counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Morgan County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Scott County

Rate: 1.38%

Median bill: $1,406

Cass County

Rate: 2.10%

Median bill: $2,007

Greene County

Rate: 1.66%

Median bill: $1,564

Sangamon County

Rate: 1.98%

Median bill: $3,369

Menard County

Rate: 1.64%

Median bill: $2,936

Brown County

Rate: 1.47%

Median bill: $2,090

Macoupin County

Rate: 1.58%

Median bill: $1,990

Pike County

Rate: 1.56%

Median bill: $1,557

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