How much are property taxes in Junction City, IL?
Homeowners in Junction City, IL pay a median of $453 (±$207) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $389.
That is about 0.5% of the median home value of $83,500.
In Junction City, the median real estate tax went from $377 in 2015–2019 to $453 in 2020–2024 (+20.2%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $453 (±$207)
- Without a mortgage
- $389
- Share of median value
- 0.5%
Real estate taxes in Junction City against Marion County, its state and the nation
| Junction City | Marion County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $453 (±$207) | $1,759 (±$114) | $5,298 (±$22) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | — | $2,264 (±$171) | $5,833 (±$28) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $389 (±$125) | $1,331 (±$121) | $4,463 (±$30) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $83,500 (±$30,759) | $103,000 (±$5,381) | $263,300 (±$797) | $332,700 |
In Junction City, the median real estate tax is lower than in Marion County ($1,759).
It is also lower than in Illinois ($5,298).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Marion County, Junction City ranks 29 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 2604 of 2,625.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in Junction City
The median tax ($453) is 0.5% of the median home value ($83,500).
Across Marion County the same ratio is 1.7%.
Across Illinois it is 2.0%.
This is a ratio of two medians, a rough effective rate: not the tax rate or mill rate the town, county or school district sets, and not any one home’s bill.
Owners report what they paid and what they think their home is worth; the assessor’s office publishes the actual rates and assessments.
How property taxes in Junction City have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $377 (±$161) | $453 (±$207) | +20.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $51,000 (±$20,395) | $83,500 (±$30,759) | +63.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $832 (±$89) | $944 (±$178) | +13.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median real estate taxes in places near Junction City
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junction City | — | $453 (±$207) | — |
| Central City | 1.9 mi | $563 (±$159) | Not measurably different |
| Sandoval Township | 2.1 mi | $753 (±$387) | Not measurably different |
| Sandoval | 2.6 mi | $661 (±$339) | Not measurably different |
| Centralia | 3.7 mi | $1,558 (±$181) | Higher |
| Odin Township | 3.8 mi | $1,685 (±$319) | Higher |
| Meridian Township | 4.6 mi | $2,473 (±$369) | Higher |
| Odin | 4.8 mi | $1,196 (±$609) | Higher |
| Centralia Township | 4.9 mi | $1,599 (±$200) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Centralia, IL ($1,558), Odin Township, IL ($1,685), Meridian Township, IL ($2,473).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Marion County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Alma | $1,071 (±$506) |
| 24 | Sandoval Township | $753 (±$387) |
| 25 | Kell | $700 (±$623) |
| 26 | Vernon | $683 (±$439) |
| 27 | Sandoval | $661 (±$339) |
| 28 | Central City | $563 (±$159) |
| 29 | Junction City | $453 (±$207) |
| 30 | Wamac | $400 (±$174) |
| 31 | Walnut Hill | $355 (±$269) |
Showing 9 of 31 places in Marion County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Junction City
How much are property taxes in Junction City?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Junction City, IL is $453 (±$207) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Junction City?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 0.5% of the median home value in Junction City, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Junction City gone up?
In Junction City, the median real estate tax went from $377 in 2015–2019 to $453 in 2020–2024 (+20.2%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Are property taxes in Junction City higher than in Marion County?
In Junction City, the median real estate tax is lower than in Marion County ($1,759).
It is also lower than in Illinois ($5,298).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Junction City village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Junction City village, Illinois
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Junction City village, Illinois
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Junction City village, Illinois
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Junction City village, Illinois
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Junction City village, Illinois (place:38791, in state:17).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M, B25088_002E, B25088_002M from the 2019 release.
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B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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