Ozark, Pope County, Illinois Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Ozark, Illinois
Median Ozark, Illinois effective property tax rate: 1.57%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and lower than the Illinois state median of 2.33%.
Median Ozark, Illinois home value: $69,152
Median annual Ozark, Illinois tax bill: $972, lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Pope calculated?
Property taxes in Ozark, 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 Ozark's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Ozark, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Ozark, Pope County, Illinois Property Tax Bill Calculator
$100,000
$1,500,000
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Median Effective Tax Rate
1.57%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
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How Does the Ozark Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Ozark property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Ozark's median effective tax rate of 1.57% — based on actual property records in Pope 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 Ozark'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 Ozark, but the available data shows the same median property tax bill of $972 in 62972. That is lower than the Illinois median property tax bill by $1,428 and well below the national median property tax bill of $2,400. Ozark's 1.57% median effective tax rate is also lower than the Illinois median tax rate of 2.33%, but higher than the national median property tax rate of 1.02%.
For a more precise estimate, scroll down to explore ZIP code-level tax rate trends across Ozark.
About Ozark Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Ozark, Pope, Illinois
Ozark’s median effective property tax rate of 1.57% is lower than the Illinois state median of 2.33% and higher than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Pope 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 Ozark. Homeowners in the 62972 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 1.57%, while those in the same ZIP code also pay 1.57%. This reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Pope County. Understanding where you live in Ozark can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Ozark homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the Tax Assessor before the June 15, 2026 deadline 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 Ozark, Pope 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 Ozark'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 Ozark Tax Rate
1.57%
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 Pope County Tax Rate
1.60%
Median Effective Illinois Tax Rate
2.33%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Ozark, Pope County, Illinois
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62972 | 0.52% | 0.80% | 1.57% | 1.81% | 2.05% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Ozark, Pope County, Illinois
When examining property taxes in Ozark, 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 Pope 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 are sent in the spring each year and 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 Ozark is $69,152, with tax bills ranging across the county. ZIP code 62972 has the highest median home price at $69,152. Ozark’s median property tax bill is $972, compared with the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Ozark, Pope County, Illinois
Source: Ownwell
$54,843
$76,175
$97,506
Median Ozark Market Value
$69,152
Median Pope County Market Value
$77,966
Median Illinois Market Value
$227,888
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Ozark, Pope County, Illinois
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62972 | $25,369 | $44,437 | $69,152 | $138,410 | $213,625 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Ozark, Pope County, Illinois
Property tax bills in Ozark are based on the assessed value of a home, not its market price. Local tax rates are then applied to that assessed value to determine the amount due each year. For homeowners in Pope County, the size of the bill can vary depending on the home’s value and the tax rate set by local taxing authorities.
In Ozark, the median home price is $69,152, and the median property tax bill is $972.00 in ZIP code 62972. That figure is below the national median property tax bill of $2,400 and reflects how property taxes can be more manageable in some areas. Still, bills can differ widely, with the 25th percentile at $555 and the 75th percentile at $1,332. For homeowners, property taxes are an ongoing cost of ownership that can affect monthly budgeting and long-term affordability.
Median Ozark Tax Bill
$972
Median Pope County Tax Bill
$1,063
Median Illinois Tax Bill
$5,277
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Ozark, Pope County, Illinois
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62972 | $387 | $555 | $972 | $1,332 | $2,544 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | June 15 |
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| Pope Tax Assessor | |
| Website | popeil.devnetwedge.com |