Ursa, Adams County, Illinois Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Ursa, Illinois
Median URSA, Illinois effective property tax rate: 2.26%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and lower than the Illinois state median of 2.33%.
Median URSA, Illinois home value: $60,990
Median annual URSA, Illinois tax bill: $1,379, $1,021 lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Adams calculated?
Property taxes in URSA, Illinois are calculated based on the tax assessed value, which is often lower than the actual market value due to property tax exemptions such as the homestead or senior exemption.
Understanding URSA's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in URSA, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Ursa, Adams County, Illinois Property Tax Bill Calculator
$100,000
$1,500,000
$3,000,000
Median Effective Tax Rate
2.26%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
$1,378
$1,279
How Does the URSA Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this URSA property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies URSA's median effective tax rate of 2.26% — based on actual property records in Adams County — to generate your estimate.
Enter your property's estimated assessed value — the figure the local assessment system uses to calculate your bill, which reflects any exemptions you hold and is typically lower than your home's market value. Our calculator applies URSA's median effective rate across all local levies, providing a more accurate estimate than applying a single county millage rate.
Your bill may vary by ZIP code within URSA: rates range from 2.26% in 62376 to 2.26% in 62376, primarily due to differences in school district levies and local assessment districts.
For a more precise estimate, scroll down to explore ZIP code-level tax rate trends across URSA.
About Ursa Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Ursa, Adams, Illinois
Ursa’s median effective property tax rate of 2.26% is lower than the Illinois state median of 2.33% and higher than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Adams County base levy combined with local school district levies and special service areas that vary by subdivision throughout the city.
Property tax rates are not uniform across Ursa. Homeowners in ZIP code 62376 carry a median effective rate of 2.26%, while those in the same ZIP code also pay 2.26%. This reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Adams County. Understanding where you live in Ursa can still make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Ursa homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the Tax Assessor before the June 1, 2026 deadline each year.
If your estimated bill seems higher than expected, Ownwell can review your assessment and protest on your behalf. You only pay if we save you money.
Property Tax Rates Across Ursa, Adams County, Illinois
As noted earlier, local government entities set tax rates, which can vary widely within a state.
Why? Because annually, each county estimates its required budget to provide services and divides that by the total value of all taxable property within its jurisdiction. This calculation results in the property tax rate.
While there are votes and laws involved in setting tax rates and budgets, in a nutshell, this is the annual process.
Below, you can compare URSA's effective property tax rate to other cities in Illinois and the median property tax rates in Illinois and the U.S.
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Ursa Tax Rate
2.26%
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Adams County Tax Rate
2.17%
Median Effective Illinois Tax Rate
2.33%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Ursa, Adams County, Illinois
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62376 | 2.23% | 2.24% | 2.26% | 2.28% | 2.31% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Ursa, Adams County, Illinois
When examining property taxes in Ursa, Illinois, understanding the distinction between "market value" and "assessed value" is crucial.
The market value is what a willing buyer would pay to a willing seller in an open and competitive market, often influenced by location, property condition, and economic market trends. The Adams County assessment office estimates the market value for tax purposes.
The assessed value is the market value minus any applicable exemptions or limits determined by local laws and offerings. The tax assessed value is the figure used to calculate your property taxes or the amount multiplied by your tax rate to get your tax bill.
Assessment notices:
In Adams County, assessment notices are sent in the spring each year. They'll typically reach your mailbox by the middle of the month.
Each property owner receives an assessment notice that contains both the market value and assessed value, along with an estimate of your property tax bill. For example, the median home price in Ursa is $60,990, with tax bills ranging significantly across the county. Zip code 62376 has the highest median home price at $60,990.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Ursa, Adams County, Illinois
Source: Ownwell
$44,130
$110,003
$175,875
Median Ursa Market Value
$60,990
Median Adams County Market Value
$96,300
Median Illinois Market Value
$227,888
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Ursa, Adams County, Illinois
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62376 | $13,224 | $24,675 | $60,990 | $117,705 | $162,756 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Ursa, Adams County, Illinois
Property tax bills in URSA are calculated by applying the local tax rate to a home’s assessed value, which is based on the property’s market value. Local taxing authorities use that assessment to determine how much each homeowner owes, so two homes with different values can face very different bills. In Adams County, the median home price is $60,990, and that lower value base helps keep many bills below national levels.
For homeowners, the final tax bill can vary widely depending on the property’s assessed value and the taxing jurisdictions involved. The 25th percentile tax bill is $560, while the 75th percentile is $2,688 and the 90th percentile reaches $3,475. The median tax bill in the ZIP code with the highest and lowest median bill is $1,379 in 62376. Compared with the national median property tax rate of 1.02% and national median property tax bill of $2,400, many URSA homeowners may see more moderate bills, but higher assessments can still raise costs quickly.
Median Ursa Tax Bill
$1,379
Median Adams County Tax Bill
$2,088
Median Illinois Tax Bill
$5,277
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Ursa, Adams County, Illinois
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62376 | $303 | $560 | $1,379 | $2,688 | $3,475 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | June 1 |
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| Adams Tax Assessor | |
| Website | adamsil.devnetwedge.com |