How much are property taxes in Missouri Township, IL?
Homeowners in Missouri Township, IL pay a median of $2,400 (±$468) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
That is about 1.4% of the median home value of $169,600.
In Missouri Township, the median real estate tax went from $1,208 in 2015–2019 to $2,400 in 2020–2024 (+98.7%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $2,400 (±$468)
- Share of median value
- 1.4%
Real estate taxes in Missouri Township against Brown County, its state and the nation
| Missouri Township | Brown County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,400 (±$468) | $2,291 (±$274) | $5,298 (±$22) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | — | $2,269 (±$381) | $5,833 (±$28) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | — | $2,318 (±$456) | $4,463 (±$30) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $169,600 (±$77,015) | $150,300 (±$16,538) | $263,300 (±$797) | $332,700 |
In Missouri Township, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Brown County ($2,291).
It is also lower than in Illinois ($5,298).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Brown County, Missouri Township ranks 4 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 1461 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 Missouri Township
The median tax ($2,400) is 1.4% of the median home value ($169,600).
Across Brown County the same ratio is 1.5%.
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 Missouri Township have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,208 (±$100) | $2,400 (±$468) | +98.7% | Up 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 Missouri Township
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri Township | — | $2,400 (±$468) | — |
| Mount Sterling | 5.2 mi | $2,271 (±$450) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Sterling Township | 5.7 mi | $2,460 (±$364) | Not measurably different |
| Ripley | 6.0 mi | $573 (±$140) | Lower |
| Camden Township | 6.2 mi | $2,311 (±$613) | Not measurably different |
| Camden | 6.7 mi | $690 (±$275) | Lower |
| Mound Station | 7.8 mi | $1,643 (±$879) | Not measurably different |
| Buena Vista Township | 8.6 mi | $2,509 (±$584) | Not measurably different |
| Lee Township (Brown County) | 9.1 mi | $2,861 (±$857) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Ripley, IL ($573), Camden, IL ($690).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Brown County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elkhorn Township | $4,202 (±$1,521) |
| 2 | Lee Township (Brown County) | $2,861 (±$857) |
| 3 | Mount Sterling Township | $2,460 (±$364) |
| 4 | Missouri Township | $2,400 (±$468) |
| 5 | Mount Sterling | $2,271 (±$450) |
| 6 | Cooperstown Township | $2,056 (±$984) |
| 7 | Versailles Township | $1,894 (±$389) |
| 8 | Versailles | $1,706 (±$224) |
| 9 | Buckhorn Township | $1,705 (±$449) |
| 10 | Mound Station | $1,643 (±$879) |
Showing 10 of 11 places in Brown 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 Missouri Township
How much are property taxes in Missouri Township?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Missouri Township, IL is $2,400 (±$468) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Missouri Township?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.4% of the median home value in Missouri Township, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Missouri Township gone up?
In Missouri Township, the median real estate tax went from $1,208 in 2015–2019 to $2,400 in 2020–2024 (+98.7%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Are property taxes in Missouri Township higher than in Brown County?
In Missouri Township, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Brown County ($2,291).
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 — Missouri township, Brown County, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Missouri township, Brown County, Illinois
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Missouri township, Brown County, Illinois
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Missouri township, Brown County, Illinois
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Missouri township, Brown County, 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 Missouri township, Brown County, Illinois (county subdivision:49685, in state:17 county:009).
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.
The API needs a free key.
B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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