How much are property taxes in South Jacksonville, IL?
Homeowners in South Jacksonville, IL pay a median of $2,173 (±$312) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $1,944.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $2,421.
That is about 1.6% of the median home value of $135,800.
In South Jacksonville, the median real estate tax went from $2,310 in 2015–2019 to $2,173 in 2020–2024 (−5.9%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it fell after inflation as well.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $2,173 (±$312)
- With a mortgage
- $1,944
- Without a mortgage
- $2,421
- Share of median value
- 1.6%
Real estate taxes in South Jacksonville against Morgan County, its state and the nation
| South Jacksonville | Morgan County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,173 (±$312) | $2,306 (±$123) | $5,298 (±$22) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $1,944 (±$437) | $2,344 (±$218) | $5,833 (±$28) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $2,421 (±$295) | $2,270 (±$157) | $4,463 (±$30) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $135,800 (±$18,026) | $130,800 (±$7,173) | $263,300 (±$797) | $332,700 |
In South Jacksonville, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Morgan County ($2,306).
It is also lower than in Illinois ($5,298).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Morgan County, South Jacksonville ranks 3 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 1617 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 South Jacksonville
The median tax ($2,173) is 1.6% of the median home value ($135,800).
Across Morgan County the same ratio is 1.8%.
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 South Jacksonville have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,310 (±$198) | $2,173 (±$312) | −5.9% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $111,400 (±$6,755) | $135,800 (±$18,026) | +21.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,104 (±$90) | $1,026 (±$117) | −7.1% | Down 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 South Jacksonville
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Jacksonville | — | $2,173 (±$312) | — |
| Jacksonville | 2.1 mi | $2,487 (±$207) | Not measurably different |
| Woodson | 5.0 mi | $2,522 (±$286) | Not measurably different |
| Lynnville | 6.5 mi | $1,125 (±$953) | Lower |
| Murrayville | 8.3 mi | $1,830 (±$317) | Not measurably different |
| Chapin | 11 mi | $1,484 (±$272) | Lower |
| Franklin | 11 mi | $1,856 (±$154) | Not measurably different |
| Concord | 11 mi | $1,865 (±$636) | Not measurably different |
| Manchester | 12 mi | $950 (±$409) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lynnville, IL ($1,125), Chapin, IL ($1,484), Manchester, IL ($950).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Morgan County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woodson | $2,522 (±$286) |
| 2 | Jacksonville | $2,487 (±$207) |
| 3 | South Jacksonville | $2,173 (±$312) |
| 4 | Concord | $1,865 (±$636) |
| 5 | Franklin | $1,856 (±$154) |
| 6 | Murrayville | $1,830 (±$317) |
| 7 | Waverly | $1,705 (±$91) |
| 8 | Chapin | $1,484 (±$272) |
| 9 | Meredosia | $1,293 (±$166) |
Showing 9 of 10 places in Morgan 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 South Jacksonville
How much are property taxes in South Jacksonville?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in South Jacksonville, IL is $2,173 (±$312) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in South Jacksonville?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.6% of the median home value in South Jacksonville, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in South Jacksonville gone up?
In South Jacksonville, the median real estate tax went from $2,310 in 2015–2019 to $2,173 in 2020–2024 (−5.9%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it fell after inflation as well.
Are property taxes in South Jacksonville higher than in Morgan County?
In South Jacksonville, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Morgan County ($2,306).
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 — South Jacksonville village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Jacksonville village, Illinois
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — South Jacksonville village, Illinois
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — South Jacksonville village, Illinois
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — South Jacksonville 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 South Jacksonville village, Illinois (place:70889, 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.
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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