Ohio, Bureau County, Illinois Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Ohio, Illinois
Median Ohio, Illinois effective property tax rate: 2.01%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and lower than the Illinois state median of 2.33%.
Median Ohio, Illinois home value: $92,802
Median annual Ohio, Illinois tax bill: $1,720, lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Bureau calculated?
Property taxes in Ohio, 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 Ohio's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Ohio, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Ohio, Bureau County, Illinois Property Tax Bill Calculator
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Median Effective Tax Rate
2.01%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
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How Does the Ohio Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Ohio property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Ohio's median effective tax rate of 2.01% — based on actual property records in Bureau County — to generate your estimate.
Enter your property's estimated assessed value — the figure the local assessment office uses to calculate your bill, which reflects any exemptions you hold and is typically lower than your home's market value. Our calculator applies Ohio'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 Ohio: rates range from 2.01% in 61349 to 2.01% in 61349, 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 Ohio.
About Ohio Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Ohio, Bureau, Illinois
Ohio's median effective property tax rate of 2.01% is lower than the Illinois state median of 2.33% and higher than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Bureau County base levy combined with local school district levies and special service areas that can vary by subdivision throughout the city.
Property tax rates are not uniform across Ohio. Homeowners in the 61349 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 2.01%, while those in the same ZIP code pay 2.01%. This reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Bureau County. Understanding where you live can still make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Ohio homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the Tax Assessor before January 1, 1900 each year.
If your estimated bill above 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 Ohio, Bureau 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 Ohio'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 Ohio Tax Rate
2.01%
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 Bureau County Tax Rate
2.27%
Median Effective Illinois Tax Rate
2.33%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Ohio, Bureau County, Illinois
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61349 | 1.08% | 1.55% | 2.01% | 2.26% | 2.71% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Ohio, Bureau County, Illinois
When examining property taxes in Ohio, 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 Bureau County appraisal district 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 Bureau County, assessment notices are sent in the spring each year. They'll typically reach your mailbox by the middle of the month when notices are sent.
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. By providing insights into how assessed and market values are determined, this section helps property owners navigate their tax responsibilities and understand the valuation processes affecting their property taxes in Ohio.
For example, the median home price in Ohio is $92,802, with tax bills ranging significantly across the county. 61349 has the highest median home price at $92,802.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Ohio, Bureau County, Illinois
Source: Ownwell
$46,100
$145,140
$244,179
Median Ohio Market Value
$92,802
Median Bureau County Market Value
$105,186
Median Illinois Market Value
$227,888
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Ohio, Bureau County, Illinois
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61349 | $26,513 | $59,652 | $92,802 | $121,731 | $164,608 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Ohio, Bureau County, Illinois
Property tax bills in Ohio are based on the assessed value of a home, not its market price alone. Local taxing authorities apply the tax rate to that assessed value, and the final bill reflects how much a property is worth for tax purposes, along with the levies set by schools, counties, and other local services. In Bureau County, the median home price is $92,802, which helps explain why tax bills can vary widely from one homeowner to another.
For many homeowners, the tax bill is a major part of annual housing costs. The 25th percentile tax bill is $900, while the 75th percentile is $2,455 and the 90th percentile is $3,299. The median tax bill in the county is $1,720, which is below the national median property tax bill of $2,400 and below the national median property tax rate of 1.02%. That means a home’s assessed value and local tax rates can make a meaningful difference in what a homeowner pays each year.
Median Ohio Tax Bill
$1,720
Median Bureau County Tax Bill
$2,296
Median Illinois Tax Bill
$5,277
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Ohio, Bureau County, Illinois
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61349 | $405 | $900 | $1,720 | $2,455 | $3,299 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | January 1 |
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| Bureau Tax Assessor | |
| Website | propertytaxonline.org |