How much are property taxes in Scott Township (Ogle County), IL?
Homeowners in Scott Township (Ogle County), IL pay a median of $4,504 (±$292) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $4,790.
That is about 2.2% of the median home value of $207,300.
In Scott Township (Ogle County), the median real estate tax went from $3,572 in 2015–2019 to $4,504 in 2020–2024 (+26.1%).
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
- $4,504 (±$292)
- With a mortgage
- $4,790
- Share of median value
- 2.2%
Real estate taxes in Scott Township (Ogle County) against Ogle County, its state and the nation
| Scott Township (Ogle County) | Ogle County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $4,504 (±$292) | $3,889 (±$143) | $5,298 (±$22) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $4,790 (±$374) | $4,032 (±$168) | $5,833 (±$28) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | — | $3,660 (±$187) | $4,463 (±$30) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $207,300 (±$19,858) | $189,200 (±$8,262) | $263,300 (±$797) | $332,700 |
In Scott Township (Ogle County), the median real estate tax is higher than in Ogle County ($3,889).
It is also lower than in Illinois ($5,298).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Ogle County, Scott Township (Ogle County) ranks 11 of 36 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 633 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 Scott Township (Ogle County)
The median tax ($4,504) is 2.2% of the median home value ($207,300).
Across Ogle County the same ratio is 2.1%.
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 Scott Township (Ogle County) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $3,572 (±$158) | $4,504 (±$292) | +26.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $145,800 (±$7,603) | $207,300 (±$19,858) | +42.2% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,378 (±$53) | $1,666 (±$106) | +20.9% | 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 Scott Township (Ogle County)
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Township (Ogle County) | — | $4,504 (±$292) | — |
| Davis Junction | 1.3 mi | $4,455 (±$251) | Not measurably different |
| Stillman Valley | 3.3 mi | $4,158 (±$249) | Not measurably different |
| Marion Township (Ogle County) | 5.4 mi | $4,766 (±$520) | Not measurably different |
| New Milford | 5.5 mi | $3,550 (±$1,799) | Not measurably different |
| Monroe Township | 5.8 mi | $4,122 (±$516) | Not measurably different |
| Monroe Center | 6.2 mi | $3,182 (±$397) | Lower |
| White Rock Township | 6.5 mi | $4,914 (±$868) | Not measurably different |
| Byron | 7.9 mi | $3,895 (±$355) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Monroe Center, IL ($3,182), Byron, IL ($3,895).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Ogle County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Lincoln Township | $4,900 (±$2,488) |
| 6 | Rockvale Township | $4,832 (±$632) |
| 7 | Pine Creek Township | $4,829 (±$1,000) |
| 8 | Marion Township (Ogle County) | $4,766 (±$520) |
| 9 | Taylor Township | $4,614 (±$590) |
| 10 (tie) | Byron Township | $4,504 (±$330) |
| 10 (tie) | Scott Township (Ogle County) | $4,504 (±$292) |
| 12 | Davis Junction | $4,455 (±$251) |
| 13 | Stillman Valley | $4,158 (±$249) |
| 14 | Monroe Township | $4,122 (±$516) |
| 15 | Lynnville Township | $3,977 (±$380) |
| 16 | Byron | $3,895 (±$355) |
| 17 | Pine Rock Township | $3,851 (±$805) |
Showing 13 of 36 places in Ogle 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.
What you can do on Seayora in Scott Township (Ogle County)
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Scott Township (Ogle County) beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Scott Township (Ogle County), save the ones you like and apply online.
Browse rentals · Create a renter account
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Scott Township (Ogle County), and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Questions about Scott Township (Ogle County)
How much are property taxes in Scott Township (Ogle County)?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Scott Township (Ogle County), IL is $4,504 (±$292) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Scott Township (Ogle County)?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 2.2% of the median home value in Scott Township (Ogle County), and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Scott Township (Ogle County) gone up?
In Scott Township (Ogle County), the median real estate tax went from $3,572 in 2015–2019 to $4,504 in 2020–2024 (+26.1%).
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 Scott Township (Ogle County) higher than in Ogle County?
In Scott Township (Ogle County), the median real estate tax is higher than in Ogle County ($3,889).
It is also lower than in Illinois ($5,298).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Scott township, Ogle County, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Scott township, Ogle County, Illinois
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Scott township, Ogle County, Illinois
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Scott township, Ogle County, Illinois
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Scott township, Ogle 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 Scott township, Ogle County, Illinois (county subdivision:68302, in state:17 county:141).
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
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
Related
- Housing in Scott Township (Ogle County) at a glance
- Income and affordability in Scott Township (Ogle County)
- Home values in Scott Township (Ogle County)
- Homeowner costs in Scott Township (Ogle County)
- Types of homes in Scott Township (Ogle County)
- Bedrooms in Scott Township (Ogle County)
- Age of homes in Scott Township (Ogle County)
- Heating fuel in Scott Township (Ogle County)
- Commute and cars in Scott Township (Ogle County)
- Population growth in Scott Township (Ogle County)
- How long people stay in Scott Township (Ogle County)
- Crowding and facilities in Scott Township (Ogle County)
- Illinois landlord and tenant rules
- Housing across Ogle County
- Illinois places ranked by property taxes
- Housing data for every place in Illinois