61075 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 61075 (Scales Mound, Illinois) pay a median of $2,942/year in property taxes on homes valued at $235,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.25%, which is 34% below the Illinois state average of 1.88%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 61075 is approximately $245, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Jo Daviess County. This is $559 less than the Illinois average of $3,501/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Illinois, 61075 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 61452 (1.25%) and 60091 (1.25%).

In Scales Mound, property taxes represent approximately 3.8% of the median household income of $77,734, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Illinois caps assessed value growth at 7% per year, though Jo Daviess County reassesses to market value upon sale. Jo Daviess County offers a General Homestead Exemption of $10,000 off assessed value — submit your application to the Jo Daviess County Assessor by the filing deadline on your Supervisor's Notice. Contact the Jo Daviess County Assessor immediately after purchase to file your exemption and confirm your base year assessment.